Executive Manager (Water Users Association)

The Citrusdal Water Users Association (CWUA) and Citrusdal Agri Association (CAA) operate a shared office and seek a dynamic, accomplished Executive Manager (EM) to lead their respective operations. The associations aim to drive multiple projects and interventions on a local community and municipal level to ensure a sustainable community and operating environment for its members.

This multifaceted role requires strong stakeholder engagement, strategic vision, and operational leadership. The EM serves as the public face of both associations, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including farmers, communities, government departments (local, provincial, and national), senior officials, and NGOs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and manage a central administrative office for CWUA, CAA, and related community forums.
• Represent the associations at local and national forums to enhance visibility, influence, and stakeholder engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders, including government agencies (DoA, DoW&S, Local Government), community groups, and local organizations.
• Identify and pursue partnership opportunities and joint ventures; oversee project planning and execution.
• Lead water modelling and data functions, including hydrological research and information systems to support water planning and policy.
• Manage service providers and tenders, ensuring compliance with internal and funder’s policies.
• Lead and develop staff, fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation in line with PFMA regulations.
• Ensure clear communication and reporting to members, government departments, funders, and other stakeholders.

Skills & Character Attributes:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of innovation and driving change.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Resilient and adaptable in dynamic environments.
• Strong leader with a collaborative management style.
• Strong ethical foundation, integrity, and humility.
• Solution-oriented, fair, and agile.

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Relevant Tertiary education or Bachelor’s degree
• Background in engineering, urban planning, or development is a strong advantage.
• Experience in Governmental, inter-Governmental or similar projects will be an advantage
• Proficiency in project management.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of organisational operations, financial management, and strategic planning.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and strategic execution.

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If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 31 July 2025