Join the South African Young Water Professionals Provincial Committees for 2024 – 2026
Call for applications to join the South African Young Water Professionals Provincial Committees for the 2024–2026 term is open!
Closing date: 18 August 2024.
If you are passionate about water and sanitation, want to make a difference, gain skills, develop your career and grow your network, APPLY to become a member!
About South African Young Water Professionals
The South African Young Water Professionals is the empowerment platform of Water Institute of Southern Africa and a chapter under the International Water Association Young Water Professionals Program.
The Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA), is a professional, comprehensive, independent, voluntary institution which brings together experts from a wide range of disciplines to meet, discuss, plan and present solutions for a sustainable water future.
South African Young Water Professionals (YWP-ZA) is the empowerment platform of WISA and a chapter under the International Water Association (IWA) Young Water Professionals Program.
IWA is a network of water professionals which strives for a world in which water is wisely, sustainably and equitably managed.
YWP-ZA has both a national committee and provincial committee . If you are interested in joining the provincial committee refer to the information below.
YWP-ZA is currently running its biennial elections to appoint new provincial committee members for the 2024–2026 term (2-year appointment). Several positions are open for applications.
Minimum requirements
- Applicant must be between the ages of 18 and 33 years when applying
- Applicant can be studying towards, working in and/or has a passion for the water and sanitation sector
- Member of WISA and/or IWA (or must have applied to be a member).
Available positions
Provincial Lead
Provincial Vice Lead
Provincial Coordination Lead
Provincial Finance Lead
Provincial Marketing Lead
Other Provincial Team Leaders
Further information on each of the above roles can be found here.
How to Apply
Email [email protected] with the following information:
o Your province and the committee position(s) you are interested in
o WISA/IWA registration number (if applicable)
o Two-page CV – including references
o One-page motivation on why you should be considered for election
o Letter of support from organisation (if employed)
Application deadline: 18 August 2024
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