Contents

Ashwin Seetal FETWater Workshop

St. Georges Hotel, PRETORIA 23 February 2016

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

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Presentation Structure

A. Recap B. Progress-To-Date C. Programme of Planned Activities

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RECAP

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National Water Resource Strategy (NWRS)(June 2013, 2nd Ed) “Successful implementation of the broader scope of regulation under the NWA remains a

challenge that must be addressed .... over the next period”

Why this Network?

NWRS Strategic Actions (Chapter 9) Structured and targeted interventions on 5 of the 11 strategic actions identified 2 of the 5 overlap with two other thematic priority areas Proposed NWRS Strategic Actions intervention areas are:

*9.4.3 Equitable and effective water use authorisation (i) #9.4.4 Compliance and enforcement (i) #9.4.5 Drinking water quality and wastewater discharge regulation (ii) (links with Water Use, Services and Sanitation) #9.4.9 Regulatory Coordination (i & ii) *9.4.10 Information system and information publishing (i & ii) (links with Water Monitoring and Assessment)

* = internal DWS/CMA # = sector

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Underlying Considerations

ENVISAGED IMPACT

STRATEGIC NATIONAL WATER

RESOURCE STRATEGY (NWRS2 - June 2013, 2nd Ed) & ALIGNMENT WITH

OUTCOME 10

CONSISTENT A CRITICAL MASS OF

SECTOR COMPETENCE AND CAPABILITY FOR

CONSISTENT APPLICATION OF LAWS, POLICIES &

PROCEDURES

INCLUSIVE ENHANCE

COMMUNICATION & UNDERSTANDING AMONG SECTOR ROLE-PLAYERS &

AFFECTED PARTIES

PROGRESSIVE CYCLE OF CONTINUOUS

ASSESSMENT & IMPROVEMENT

WATER REGULATION REQUIREMENTS

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Activities and Interventions …..

This network will focus on three NWRS2 strategic actions – namely: (i) Water Use Authorisation + Compliance and Enforcement; and, (ii) Drinking Water Quality and Wastewater Discharge Regulation Proposed Network Activities include:

NETWORK WATER

REGULATION REQUIREMENTS

C. Determine an appropriate

support model and approach

D. Develop a network

implementation support

programme

A. Facilitate the

development and accreditation of

occupational classes and training material

B. Confirm sector gaps, location and priorities

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Desired Network Outcome …..

Enhanced regulatory effectiveness and sustainability which can be achieved

through the establishment of a medium- to long-term focussed programme/

initiative to develop and maintain a critical mass of competent water sector

regulatory personnel.

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Envisaged Network Impact …..

Roles and functions of the organs of state in the water regulatory process (NWRS 2013)

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PROGRESS-TO-DATE

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Phases Activities Network Deliverables

i) Occupational Priorities

Determine priority occupations in conjunction with Water and Sanitation Sector Leadership Group and set up CEP groups as the basis for the FETWATER networks – Apply to develop occupational qualification to QCTO

Community of Expert Practitioners & OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS ii) Curriculum

Development & Registration

Work with SETA as Curriculum Development partner for Occupational Qualification development and registration ( QDP process)

iii) Learning Material Development

Work with a pilot site to develop efficient workplace–based delivery system/ schedule and develop related training material

Delivery System & LEARNING MATERIAL

iv) Piloting Implement delivery system by training leaners at the workplace pilot site Test TRAINING SYTEM

v) Accreditation and Certification of Learners

Implement the certification system in conjunction with the SETA and WISA ( AQP process)

CERTIFICATION and Sustainability Plan

vi) Mainstreaming

Present pilot outcomes to WSSLG and stakeholders for final approval. Market and mainstream the qualification within Sector and Seta skills plans

FETWATER III Process

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Two occupational classes were identified as priorities for the action areas, as an initial intervention by the network. These are: I. WATER USE SPECIALIST (2015-214301) Credentials and Function: Individuals with background training, knowledge and experience in specific disciplines (scientific, engineering, economic, social, financial, etc) providing discipline-specific inputs on the impacts (environmental and developmental) of specific water uses from water quantity and quality perspectives. Role is to provide Inputs to ensure meaningful and fully informed decision-making, in line with appropriate policies and guidelines Impact would be for both the NWRS2 Action Areas of Water Use Authorisation and Compliance; and, Drinking Water Quality and Wastewater Discharge Regulation. Highly experienced individuals (specialists) provide strategic inputs to guide policy and regulatory formulation and implementation. II. WATER ALLOCATION OFFICER (2015-335905) Function is to ensure that all processes and procedures (administrative, legal, technical, etc) are followed in the course of water allocation decision-making. These are the point-of-contact personnel in organisations for the management of all water use applications. Role is to coordinate and facilitate the entire process leading to timeous and appropriate decisions being made for water use applications. Impact primarily for the NWRS2 Action Area of Water Use Authorisation and Compliance; but will contribute to Wastewater Discharge Regulation.

A. Facilitate the development

and accreditation of occupational classes and

training material

i) Occupational Priorities

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Network endorsed and approved (January-March 2015)

Process workshops/meetings attended (April-July 2015)

Preparation of draft questionnaires and profiling documents for SETA DQP funding (May-October 2015)

Business plan developed and approved (April-October 2015)

Network Presentation at WRC RDI Symposium (September 2015)

WRC Contract finalised (November 2015); amendments underway for transfer to the CSIR

CSIR contract transfer and team finalised (December 2015-February 2016) – Elliot Moyo, Justinus Shadung,

Winile Masangane, Fhumulani Ramukhwatho

Revised BP currently underway (February 2016)

CEP letter developed (February 2016)

General Project Matters

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PROGRAMME OF PLANNED

ACTIVITIES

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Community Of Expert Practitioners Process of the CEP group per occupational qualification is underway and proposed representation is shown in the

tables below – based on practitioner and support organisations, and selected affected parties

To allow for inclusive and extended inputs into the curriculum development process, there will be a CORE Group (as proposed in the tables) and an broader EXTENDED Group within the network.

I. WATER USE SPECIALIST 1. Department of Water and Sanitation (National Office)

– including legal services

2. Department of Water and Sanitation (Regional Offices)

3. Inkomati-Usutu Catchment Management Agency

4. Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency

5. Proto-Catchment Management Agencies

6. Provincial & Local Government

7. Para-Statals (e.g. SANBI)

8. Sector Civic Organisations (WESSA, CER, EWT)

9. Academic & Research Institutions (FET – UKZN, Wits, UCT, NWU, UWC, UOFS; CSIR)

II. WATER ALLOCATION OFFICER 1. Department of Water and Sanitation (National Office)

– including legal services

2. Department of Water and Sanitation (Regional Offices)

3. Inkomati-Usutu Catchment Management Agency

4. Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency

5. Proto-Catchment Management Agencies

6. Provincial & Local Government

7. Water User Associations

8. Sector Civic Organisations (SAPOA, CER)

9. Academic Institutions (FET – UKZN, Wits, UCT, NWU, UWC, UOFS)

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Next Steps ….. NB: Need to have a

Qualification Development Facilitator appointed -

EWSETA

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2016 2017 2018 2019 Partnership Item Critical BP Activities

i) Audits, Skills Planning QCTO applications

WSLG/ SETA approval of occupations , SETA QCTO application, SLA agreement, Budgetary provision and procures QDF ( 6months)

ii) Curriculum development & Registration

SETA Curriculum development with CEP and registration & SETA submits AQP application & business plan and secures budget ( 18 months )

iii) Learning material development

Draft Materials developed for delivery system ( 12 months)

Iv) Piloting Occupational Qualifications

Delivery system implemented at pilot sites ( 18 Months )

iv) Accreditation Certification of learners

AQP business plan implemented ( 18 months)

v)Mainstreaming

Road-shows and marketing to targets including RPL ( 9 months)

Scheduled date for completion of FETWAter III programme – March 2019

Timelines for Critical Activities

THANK YOU

Aseetal@csir.co.za