Strategic Water Partners Network

South Africa's water woes have been a concern for some time. At SWPN, we emphasise sustainability and addressing South Africa's water security risks. Our projects are selected based on their potential to help close the projected 17% water supply-demand gap by 2030. This is equally important as their ability to be replicated or upscaled, driving systemic water management improvements that can become self-sustaining beyond initial support. One example is the Alex Project as featured in the Trialogue Business in Society Handbook 2024, which aims to create a fund to drive investments in projects that can generate water savings to pay for scaling up the initiatives. The water challenges facing South Africa are immense, but collaborative efforts demonstrate how cross-sector partnerships can drive innovation and solutions. Peter Varndell Michelle Proude Alyssa Jooste #WaterSecurity #Sustainability #PublicPrivatePartnerships

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Water Research Commission have partnered to make funding available to support doctoral students in topics aligned with the WRC strategic plan and the themes of the National Water RDI Roadmap. 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 11 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 2024 To apply for doctoral funding use this link: https://lnkd.in/dDZxKiz3 Supervisors need to be the lead applicants on this application, with input from the students they propose for funding. For enquiries regarding the call submissions please contact Sarah Ravhudzulo: sarahr@wrc.org.za

Congratulations to our SWPN Manco Member, Nandha Govender on his appointment as Deputy Chairperson of the Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency Board! Beginning 1 November 2024, this four-year term is a significant milestone in water resource management leadership. We wish Nandha great success in this important role, which will contribute to sustainable water resource governance in the region. #WaterManagement #Leadership #ProfessionalAchievement

Safe sanitation is not a privilege, but a fundamental human right. Yet billions of people still lack access to safely managed sanitation services. Let's work together to create a healthier, more equitable world. #WorldToiletDay #WASH #SustainableDevelopment #WaterSanitation #GlobalGoals #SDG6

We are proud to strengthen our partnership with the Department of Water and Sanitation as we tackle one of South Africa's most pressing challenges: water security. Our strategic engagement with Deputy Minister Mahlobo David has established vital reforms to address water infrastructure, conservation, and sustainable management. As South Africa's only acknowledged water partnership in the National Water and Sanitation Master Plan, we recognise the urgency of our mission. "Water does not belong to government - it belongs to the people of our country." These words from Deputy Minister Mahlobo underscore our collective responsibility in securing our nation's water future. Read the full release below to learn how this enhanced public-private collaboration will help close South Africa's water gap by 2030. The time for action is now. #WaterSecurity #SouthAfrica #Sustainability #PublicPrivatePartnership #WaterConservation The South African Breweries Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd Sasol 2030 Water Resources Group #SDGs Peter Varndell Alyssa Jooste Michelle Proude Nandha Govender Martin Ginster Faiza Mallick Wisane Mavasa

An answer to Gauteng’s water crisis is coming – but not soon enough Dr Sean Phillips, Director-General, Dr Sean Phillips for the Department of Water and Sanitation spoke to Newzroom Afrika. More below ⤵ 🔖 https://lnkd.in/dz8_Fy-Q #Water #WaterCrisis #WaterSecurity Michelle Proude Alyssa Jooste Peter Varndell

This morning our Management Committee met with Deputy Minister Mahlobo David from the Department of Water and Sanitation to engage in a collective approach to deal with the water changes faced by the country. This was an inaugural meeting convened at the ministerial level. Deputy Minister Mahlobo has taken the decision that we will meet on a bi-monthly basis to assess performance in implementing objectives. #Water #WaterCrisis #WaterSecurity Peter Varndell Michelle Proude Alyssa Jooste Nandha Govender Martin Ginster Sylvester Prof Mpandeli Steven Wolfaardt Sean Phillips

📢 #Hiring: We're seeking a 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐬 to join our team to help drive sustainable development. This is a chance to make a real impact at the intersection of public and private sector collaboration. Candidates should have experience in climate change, digital transition, and trade facilitation initiatives in Africa. Candidates can expect to coordinate various activities, identify and prepare projects, manage relationships with senior stakeholders, and ensure effective project oversight. 📍 Rivonia, Johannesburg 💼 Three years (renewable contract) 🌍 Regular regional travel required Full job description and application details in the link below ⬇ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dG9KrDST #Development #ClimateChange #DigitalTransition #TradeFacilitation #AfricanDevelopment #Sustainability #JobOpportunity #SADC

We're happy to share the first Dashboard for a Water Secure Gauteng, launched by the Platform for a Water Secure Gauteng (PWSG) in collaboration with our public sector co-chair, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and key stakeholders. This innovative dashboard represents a significant step forward in transparent, data-driven water management for the region. It provides real-time insights into: 💦 Overall water consumption trends 💦 System status updates 💦 Infrastructure performance metrics 💦 Non-revenue water tracking 💦 Progress on municipal interventions The dashboard exemplifies what's possible when the public sector, private sector, and civil society work together towards a common goal. It will serve as a vital tool for all stakeholders to monitor and understand our water system's status and track our collective progress. We are grateful to Dr. Sean Phillips and the DWS team for their leadership in this initiative. This is just the beginning; the dashboard will continue to evolve with your feedback. 📊 View the full dashboard on the DWS website: https://lnkd.in/da8-gNcQ 📧 Share your feedback: pwsg@dws.gov.za #WaterSecurity #Gauteng #Sustainability #PublicPrivatePartnership #WaterManagement #SouthAfrica Michelle Proude Peter Varndell Alyssa Jooste Martin Ginster Rand Water Gisela Kaiser Miriam Altman Dietmar Niebuhr Phumzile Mdakane

Why are clean hands still important? Because they're our first line of defence against illness. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? 🙌 Handwashing can reduce diarrheal diseases by 30% 🙌 It can cut respiratory infections by up to 20% 🙌 It helps prevent outbreaks of diseases like cholera, Ebola, and COVID-19 Clean hands are about more than just hygiene though. They're a commitment to health, dignity, and well-being for all. #GlobalHandwashingDay #CleanHandsSaveLives #PublicHealth