Compliance Officer: WASA50033

Ekurhuleni; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 517,000 - 710,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ekurhuleni is seeking a Compliance Officer for the Water & Sanitation Department (2024). The role ensures governance, regulatory, and environmental compliance across infrastructure projects, safeguarding accountability and performance integrity.

With 3–5 years in a related field, you will implement monitoring frameworks, align projects with MFMA and SCM rules, and coordinate with legal, finance, and procurement teams to ensure thorough compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in Public Administration, Law, Governance, Compliance, or related field is required.
• Understanding of MFMA and SCM Regulations is essential.
• Knowledge of PPPFA and CIDB Act is required.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• 3–5 years in a relevant environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing project governance policies, SOPs and monitoring frameworks.
• Ensuring alignment between project implementation, IDP goals, and budget frameworks.
• Implementing systems for project performance tracking, risk mitigation, and compliance assurance.
• Representing the department in intergovernmental forums and council engagements.
• Ensuring projects comply with MFMA, SCM regulations, National Treasury guidelines, and bylaws.
• Conducting regular audits of documentation, approvals, and payment processes across project lifecycle.
• Liaising with legal, finance and procurement units to verify alignment with internal controls.
• Supporting project teams with interpretation and application of compliance standards.
• Monitor contractor and consultant compliance with contract requirements.
• Promoting safe, legal, and environmentally sustainable infrastructure implementation.
• Minimize risks and ensure governance practices to prevent losses to the City.
• Contribute to operations management service delivery through Batho Pele compliance.
• Share knowledge gained through learning opportunities in execution of the role.

Skills

MFMA knowledge

SCM Regulations

PPPFA

CIDB Act

Governance & Compliance

Education

Degree in Public Administration, Law, Governance, Compliance, or related field

Tools

Driver’s License

Job description

Department

Water & Sanitation Department (2024)

Location

City of Ekurhuleni

Remuneration

R 517 488 to R 709 860 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)

Assignment Type

Permanent

Job Purpose

To ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, procurement, environmental, and financial governance requirements across water and sanitation infrastructure projects. The Compliance Officer monitors adherence to internal controls, municipal policies, and statutory frameworks to safeguard accountability, transparency, and performance integrity.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Public Administration, Law, Governance, Compliance, or related field
• Understanding of MFMA, SCM Regulations, PPPFA, CIDB Act, and relevant municipal frameworks
• Valid Driver’s License
• 3-5 years in a relevant environment

Core Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing project governance policies, SOP’s and monitoring frameworks.
• Ensuring alignment between project implementation, IDP goals, and budget frameworks.
• Implementing systems for project performance tracking, risk mitigation, and compliance assurance.
• Representing the department intergovernmental forums, council committee’s donor engagements, and public briefings
• Ensuring projects compliance with MFMA, SCM regulations, National Treasury guidelines, and municipality bylaws
• Conducting regular audits of documentation , approvals, and payment processes across project lifecycle.
• Liaising with legals, finance and procurement units to verify alignment with internal controls and procedure.
• Supporting project teams with interpretation and application of compliance standards and documentation.
• Monitor contractor and consultant compliance with contract requirements
• Promoting safe, legal, and environmentally sustainable infrastructure implementation
• To ensure that risks are minimized, sound governance practices are adhered to prevent losses to the City
• Contribute to effective operations management service delivery within the division through compliance with the Batho Pele principles.
• Integrate and share product, process and system knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your role.

Enquiries

Tel: [phone]

Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained. Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.