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The mandate of Umgeni Water designates to it the illustrate Umgeni Water’s commitment to contribute
functions of a Water Services Provider. Section 30 of the to reduction of the triple challenges of unemployment,
Water Services Act allows Umgeni Water to undertake poverty and inequality.
other activities, provided these do not impact negatively
on the organisation’s ability to undertake its primary Umgeni Water remains committed to the National
function. Government’s institutional realignment vision and
will continue to provide expert advice when called
In order to conduct its business activities, the organi- upon to do so. In line with Umgeni Water’s strategic
sation uses the following assets, which are either focus on Enabled and Innovative Growth, personnel
owned by it or managed on behalf of the Department will intensify efforts to expand coverage in KwaZulu-
of Water and Sanitation and some municipalities: Natal through provision of services and products
Approximately 897 kilometres of pipelines to municipalities that are facing service delivery
Approximately 53 kilometres of tunnels challenges, or when requested by the Provincial
14 impoundments, six of which are managed on Government or the Department of Human Settlements,
behalf of the Department of Water and Sanitation Water and Sanitation to intervene as implementing
and two on behalf of Ugu District Municipality agent. Retention and growth and further penetration
12 wastewater treatment works of current markets; and development, on demand, of
17 water treatment works new markets will also be actively pursued.
Umgeni Water continues to receive full co-operation
from its stakeholders, illustrating again that the
organisation’s objective of achieving stakeholder
understanding and support has indeed been fulfilled.
As May 2019 drew to a close, there were significant
changes to the institutionalised water and sanitation
sectors that accompanied the realignment of govern-
ment departments and appointment of a new Cabinet
by the President of the Republic of South Africa,
Mr Cyril Ramaphosa. Water and sanitation have now
been incorporated under the umbrella of the Depart-
ment of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation,
headed by a new minister and two deputy ministers.
The Road Ahead
Stewardship of the organisation is the responsibility of
the chief executive and a strong executive team who will
continue to ensure that the organisation remains both
stable and sustainable. Excellence in service delivery
continues to be maintained, along with an affordable
bulk potable water tariff. These are key ingredients
for accelerated socio-economic development which
Full Name of Company: Umgeni Water Executive in charge of Operations: Msizi Cele
Nature of Business: Water management and the Executive in charge of Infrastructure Development:
largest bulk water supplier Sibusiso Mjwara
Date Established: 1974 Executive in charge of Scientific Services: Manu Pillay
Executive in charge of Finance: Lungi Mkhize
Ownership: State-owned business Company Secretary: Sibusiso Madonsela
VISION CONTACT DETAILS
To be the leading water utility that enhances value in Head Office
the provision of bulk water and sanitation services. Physical Address: 310 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg,
3200
MISSION Postal Address: P.O. Box 9, Pietermaritzburg, 3200,
Provide innovative sustainable, effective and affordable KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
bulk water and sanitation services. Tel: +27 (0)33 341 1111 Fax: +27 (0)33 341 1116
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE E-mail: info@umgeni.co.za
Chief Executive: Thami Hlongwa Website: www.umgeni.co.za
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