HEAD BUSINESS UNIT NORTH EAST – NAMWATER

Job Description

To lead and direct the strategic activities of a Water Supply Business Unit, in accordance with legislation, corporate policies, goals and strategic objectives directed by the Chief Operations Officer. Assists in the development of organizational strategy, policies, operational objectives, personnel, financial performance and growth of the business in general.

Minimum Requirements

Higher Diploma / B – Tech in Engineering/Science/Commerce – NQF Level 7

Post Graduate Diploma in Management Practice – NQF Level 8

10 years’ experience in Water Supply environment, of which 3 years at management level

Driver’s License Code B

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Relevant legislation and regulations

Functioning of the Public and Private Sector

Business Management skills

Financial Management skills

Corporate Governance

Relevant policies and procedures

Systems Thinking

Strategic & Scenario Planning

Leadership skills

Planning & Execution

Effective Management Practice

Effective Human relations skills

Effective Communication skills

Effective Negotiation skills

Applied Technical knowledge of water supply issues

Specific geographic and geo-hydrological knowledge of the water sector in Namibia

Knowledge & experience of Balanced Scorecard

Key Performance Areas

Manage financial planning of the Business Unit

Manage Business Unit as a Profit Centre

Management of BU procurement

Financial strategy

Manage Customer and stakeholder relationship in region

Manage compliance with corporate governance and risk and safety legislation

Planning of BU operations

Management of sustainability of water resources

Maximization of efficiency and effectiveness of water supply operations

Management of water quality

Management of BU Water Sales

Management of BU Assets

Disaster management

Control BU Operations