The transition is overseen by a newly appointed Board of Directors, instated in September 2023 by the Minister tasked with steering the Entity towards a sustainable future. The Board, chaired by Advocate Msibi and Deputy, Advocate Bomela, comprises 12 members distinguished by their extensive experience and specialised skills.
With this expansion and renaming, the Entity is delighted to present the new logo, a visual testament to its growth and renewed commitment to excellence in water provision. The following changes are part of this rebranding effort and are effective immediately:
Email Correspondence: Email addresses have transitioned to the new domain: [@vcwater.co.za]. While existing email usernames will be retained, stakeholders are encouraged to adopt the new format for future communications. Redirects from old email addresses will remain active until March 2024.
Website Redesign: The web presence of Vaal Central Water is evolving, with a new address set at www.vaalcentralwater.co.za. The website is currently under development, aiming to offer an enhanced user experience and comprehensive information access.
For inquiries, feedback, or comments, stakeholders are directed to use the dedicated communication channel at communications@vcwater.co.za, engage through the Facebook page: @Vaal Central Water, or connect via telephone at (051) 403 0800. The support and cooperation of all stakeholders are greatly appreciated during this transformation phase.
Strategic overview
The Board annually holds a strategic planning session to review and assess the strategic position of the Entity to align with the current challenges going forward. The review also includes evaluation of performance on the previous year Business Plan together with the Shareholder Compact.
Vision
Assuring sustainable and reliable quality of water services, for life!
Mission
To create a leading, value-driven, effective, and responsive water services Institution adapting best practice methods in anticipating tomorrow’s challenges today.
Values
Vaal Central Water commits itself to the following values that guide and direct all interactions with internal and external stakeholders:
- Ethical
- Respect
- Integrity, People Centred/Centric
- Accountability
- Professionalism
- Transparency and Openness
- Equality/Equitably
Strategic Goals and Objectives
- Plan, develop, operate, and maintain infrastructure to ensure sustainable water service delivery.
- Manage and optimise financial affairs to meet current and future obligations.
- Secure the supply and quality of raw water resources.
- Achieve an aligned, effective, and efficient institution through optimisation of all business processes and systems.
- Engage and strengthen strategic partnerships with all relevant stakeholders.
Vaal Central Water Strategies
- Aligned the Entity’s operational plans with the IDP of the Municipalities, which included meeting the infrastructure plans in line with Reconciliation Study to meet the stated 2030 water demands and supply in the service areas.
- Ensured continuation of good Preventative Maintenance strategies/plans to mitigate the ageing infrastructure challenges.
- Pursued optimal funding solutions to cater for future demand.
- Prioritised budgets within the constraints of affordable tariffs.
- Initiated the River Health Programme in partnership with Stakeholders to address the ever-increasing pollution in the catchments.
- Engaged stakeholders and created awareness for Water Resources management and conservation.
For inquiries, feedback, or comments, stakeholders are directed to use the dedicated communication channel at communications@vcwater.co.za, engage through the Facebook page: @Vaal Central Water, or connect via telephone at (051) 403 0800. The support and cooperation of all stakeholders are greatly appreciated during this transformation phase.