Rand Water Academy

Asief Alli,

Rand Water Academy

26 March 2013

1. Basic Introduction to: • Rand Water Academy

2. Key Project – National Treasury Project

3. Milestones achieved to date

4. The End

Agenda

The Rand Water Academy Concept

The Strategic Process Flow

Key RW and SHC Themes

Talent Management Framework Key

Organisational Themes

Key Human Capital Themes

Achieve Growth

Achieve Operational integrity and use best fit technology

Achieve a High Performance Culture

Positively Engage Stakeholder Base

Maintain Financial Health and Sustainability

Attract, develop (grow) and retain our talent

Efficiencies and Effectiveness

Performance Management

Internal and External Stakeholder Management

ROI (Investment decisions, budget allocation)

Realise Talent

Reward Talent

Capacitate Talent

Engage Talent

Assess Talent

Support Talent

Manage Talent

High Performing Culture

Innovation Recognition Reward Retain

Internal Development External Development

Career Management Engagement Feedback

Mentoring Coaching

Competency Assessment

Performance Assessment

Development Planning

Talent Forums

Forecast & Succession

Role Profile

Talent Sourcing

Leadership Pipeline

Retention

OD Leadership Culture PMS TM Framework

National Treasury Project

National Treasury Project Briefly…………

PROFESSIONALISING AND STRENGTHENING LOCAL

GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE SUSTAINABILITY AND DELIVERY

OF INFRASTRUCTURE • Strengthen the capacity of local government

and professionalize the environment to enhance infrastructure delivery

• Create decent jobs for young graduates while contributing towards long-term sustainability of local government operations • Increase a pool of professionals in the local government sphere

Intern Graduate 2 months Induction6 months Practical & Theory

10 months Technical Onsite & Bench Work

TRANSFER AND PLACEMENT AT WATER SERVICES AUTHORITIES

AFTER 18 MONTHS

WSAs ENGAGE INTERNS IN PROJECT WORK FOR ANOTHER 18 MONTHS

WSAs CONTRACT WITH INTERNSFOR A FURTHER TWO YEARS

Rand Water Academy will provide hope to a teeming population of young people in the country

“The infrastructure skills development grant supported 150 graduate interns in engineering and spatial planning in 2011/12, and will be extended to a further 43 municipalities over the period ahead”

Pravin Gordhan (2012) South Africa Budget Speech 2012

National Treasury Project

PROFESSIONALISING AND STRENGTHENING LOCAL

GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE SUSTAINABILITY AND DELIVERY

OF INFRASTRUCTURE • Strengthen the capacity of local government

and professionalize the environment to enhance infrastructure delivery

• Create decent jobs for young graduates while contributing towards long-term sustainability of local government operations • Increase a pool of professionals in the local government sphere

Intern Graduate 2 months Induction6 months Practical & Theory

10 months Technical Onsite & Bench Work

TRANSFER AND PLACEMENT AT WATER SERVICES AUTHORITIES

AFTER 18 MONTHS

WSAs ENGAGE INTERNS IN PROJECT WORK FOR ANOTHER 18 MONTHS

WSAs CONTRACT WITH INTERNSFOR A FURTHER TWO YEARS

NA NATIONAL TREASURY - ISDG

MUNICIPALITIES’

Rand Water WSAs

National Treasury Project - Time Frame – 36 months

Milestones Achieved

Intern Graduate 2 months Induction6 months Practical & Theory

10 months Technical Onsite & Bench Work

TRANSFER AND PLACEMENT AT WATER SERVICES AUTHORITIES

AFTER 18 MONTHS

WSAs ENGAGE INTERNS IN PROJECT WORK FOR ANOTHER 18 MONTHS

WSAs CONTRACT WITH INTERNSFOR A FURTHER TWO YEARS

June 2012 June - July 2012 August - December 2012 January – December 2013

Focal Areas Currently

Intern Graduate 2 months Induction6 months Practical & Theory

10 months Technical Onsite & Bench Work

TRANSFER AND PLACEMENT AT WATER SERVICES AUTHORITIES

AFTER 18 MONTHS

WSAs ENGAGE INTERNS IN PROJECT WORK FOR ANOTHER 18 MONTHS

WSAs CONTRACT WITH INTERNSFOR A FURTHER TWO YEARS

Taking the Leap

Theory

Books

Classroom learning

Free Lunches

Familiarity

Unfamiliar

New environment

Real life situations

Open Robust Dialogue

Transfer & Placement at WSAs

Need

Projects

Management

Employment Potentials

Engagement on Projects at WSAs

What Professions do we want?

Where and how will they be setup?

Who will manage them?

Are there projects in place

Future Employment at WSAs

Human Resource Planning?

Critical Skills Areas?

Turnover of Staff

Who will manage the graduates?

Are there projects in place

Curriculum Course Work Portfolio of Evidence

Computers / Portable Tests Kits

Desks Stationery

Call Centre - RWA

Mentors IT Support Technician

Project Leaders

The Package

20

WSAs

Govan Mbeki

Nkangala

Royal Bafokeng

Rustenberg Kungwini

Emalahleni

Thembisile Hani

WSA Engagements

Graduates Available as of 1 January 2014

• In training

• In training

• 30 • 40

Process Controllers

Scientists

Artisans Engineers

Process Controllers

• Regulation 17 – Classification of treatment plants – Process Controller Classifications

• A minimum Class lV for each operator

• Blue Drop / Green Drop • Purification Water / Clarification of Waste Water

Portable Equipment

Jar Stirrer • Determine Required Chemical Dosage • Treatment Plant Simulations • Treatment Plant Optimisation

Golden Thread

• Data to be uploaded onto the DWA BDS system – Monitoring Programme

• Data uploaded compared to standards

• Compliance / Non Compliance

• Onsite Tests

Scientists

• Water Quality Regulations

• Environmental Issues

• SANS 241

• Blue Drop / Green Drop

Benefits

• Job Profile of environmental scientist

• IWRM 2 strategy

• SANS 241 Guidelines

• Blue Drop and Green Drop guidelines

• Water Safety Plan Templates

• Environmental Protection guidelines

CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROJECT PRIORITISATION MODEL

Achievements to date – High Level Timeline

Thank You