ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: REVENUE MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 14 of 2026 from the DPSA. 2 posts available | centre: Polokwane | closing date: 13 May 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Branch
Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency
Division
Revenue Management
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre
Polokwane
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Financial Management at NQF level 7.
- Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in Revenue Management of which three (3) years must be at a supervision level.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Practical knowledge of Accrual Accounting.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
- Extensive knowledge of SAP.
- Knowledge of Treasury Regulations, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), GAAP/GRAP, DORA and Public Service Act.
- Problem solving, analytical and report writing skills.
- Strategic thinking.
- Conversant in English.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Duties
- Implement and monitor billing and debt management policies, strategies and procedures.
- Ensure regular and accurate billing of water users, with invoices and statements sent to customers promptly.
- Ensure the accounting system is aligned with business processes and supports efficient operations.
- Manage the co-ordination of debtor relationships.
- Manage the collection of debt and the reconciliation of customer accounts.
- Manage the recording of all receivables.
- Manage Billing, return to sender and unidentified revenue received within the region.
- Provide monthly age analysis reports on debtor’s accounts.
- Manage and mentor revenue staff.
- Recommend action to be taken against defaulting debtors.
- Implement business policies and processes relating to debt management.
- Development and implementation of the revenue enhancement strategy.
- Supervise staff.
Enquiries
Mrs FL Lamola at (083) 273 9424
Department Notes
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
Notes
The Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.
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Original Text
Branch: Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency
Division: Revenue Management
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant tertiary qualification in Financial Management at NQF level 7. Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in Revenue Management of which three (3)
years must be at a supervision level. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Practical knowledge of Accrual Accounting. Computer literacy
in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel). Extensive knowledge of SAP.
Knowledge of Treasury Regulations, the Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA), GAAP/GRAP, DORA and Public Service Act. Problem solving, analytical and report writing skills. Strategic thinking. Conversant in English.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
DUTIES : Implement and monitor billing and debt management policies, strategies and procedures. Ensure regular and accurate billing of water users, with invoices
and statements sent to customers promptly. Ensure the accounting system is aligned with business processes and supports efficient operations. Manage the
co-ordination of debtor relationships. Manage the collection of debt and the reconciliation of customer accounts. Manage the recording of all receivables.
Manage Billing, return to sender and unidentified revenue received within the region. Provide monthly age analysis reports on debtor’s accounts. Manage
and mentor revenue staff. Recommend action to be taken against defaulting debtors. Implement business policies and processes relating to debt
management. Development and implementation of the revenue enhancement strategy. Supervise staff.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs FL Lamola at (083) 273 9424
NOTE : The Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the
National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and
Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service
Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 14 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.