»About KOBWA

Our Vision:

KOBWA to be internationally recognised as a Centre of Excellence.

Our Mission

Ensure that Water Resources harvested by the Project as well as other natural resources and infrastructure available within the area of operation are managed in a sustainable manner to maximise the long term benefits of the Project to all Stakeholders.

KOBWA STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

1. Managing the water harvested by the dams in an effective and efficient manner to meet the international requirements of the Treaty. This includes:
   - effective maintenance of the dams and other infrastructure;
   - effective operation of the dams and other infrastructure; and 
   - effective communication and cooperation with all stakeholders.
2. Ensuring full compliance with the implementation of the Comprehensive Mitigation Plan (CMP) in order to meet the CMP objectives. This includes monitoring of the impacts on the environment and people in order to maximise the benefits and to minimise negative impacts.
3. Liaising effectively with all stakeholders to promote sound relationships and cooperation.
4. Ensuring sound and effective financial and administrative management of KOBWA to meet corporate governance requirements.
5. Developing and establishing an effective and motivated Human Resource base to manage the key functions of KOBWA.

Water Management Strategic Objectives

1. Ensuring efficient supply of water to the Parties by:
   - developing and implementing operating procedures;
   - developing and implementing water accounting procedures; and 
   - developing and implementing a maintenance programme for the water infrastructure.
2. Providing information and guidance to the Parties on efficient water use (based on reliable and accurate information).
3. Providing information and guidance to the Parties on actions required to minimise the negative impacts to the aquatic environment (IFR - Water Quality/Bio monitoring).
4. Putting efficient communication procedures, with all stakeholders, in place.
5. Ensuring sound Human Resource and Financial Management.

Environmental and Resettlement Strategic Objectives

1. Achieving compliance with the implementation of the Comprehensive Mitigation Plan (CMP) by:
   - managing Consultants effectively;
   - liaising with all role-players involved; and 
   - liaising with other departments within KOBWA.
2. Facilitating the development of the affected people by providing support services to the affected communities focussing on:
   - sustainability;
   - institutional & capacity building;
   - building opportunities / revolving development fund; and
   - zoning;
3. Monitoring Project impacts by:
   - establishing & maintaining databases.
4. Proper liaison with Project Stakeholders.
5. Ensuring sound Human Resources and Financial Management.

Corporate Support Strategic Objectives

1. Ensuring compliance with KOBWA Financial policy and procedure (GAAP):
   - managing effective, accurate & timely processing of data, payment of creditors, loans and financial reporting;
   - ensuring Corporate Governance adherence (Financial Control); and 
   - effective Cash Flow Management, budgeting and financial control.
2. Ensuring effective administrative management of KOBWA:
   - implementing and maintaining an effective Central Filing System and handling of documentation;
   - developing, implementing and maintaining an effective management information system (data base); and 
   - rendering effective Administrative support.
3. Effective Management of KOBWA Human Resources.
4. Secretariat Duties
   - accurate and timely delivery of Secretarial Services (Support) to the KOBWA Board of Directors.
5. Liaising effectively with all stakeholders.

General

In order to achieve the above objectives each department has proposed a revised organisation chart, given below.

The Joint Water Commission (JWC)

The Joint Water Commission (JWC) was established as a technical advisory commission to advise the Governments of the Kingdom of Swaziland and the Republic of South Africa on water resources of common interest. The JWC was formed through the JWC treaty signed in 1992. There are three commissioners appointed by each Government for a period determined by each Government.

SWAZILAND DELEGATION	SOUTH AFRICAN DELEGATION
Mr. Jinnoh Nkhambule Leader of the Swaziland Delegation Principal Secretary Ministry of Natural Resources & Energy	Mr. Fanyana Mntambo Leader of RSA Delegation Regional Director: Mpumalanga Region Department of Water Affairs
Dr. Robert Thwala                                                            Member Principal Secretary Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives	Ms. Duduzile Twayi Member Chief Director- International Relations Department of Water Affairs
Mr. Obed Ngwenya Member Director Department of Water Affairs                                      Ministry of Natural Resources & Energy	Mr. Vusi Kubheka Member Regional Director: Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Water Affairs
JWC Secretary - Kobwa: maguga.office@kobwa.co.za

KOBWA Board of Directors

Each country nominates three members to the KOBWA Board of Directors for a period to be determined by the country concerned. The members elect their own chairperson for a period of two years. The elected members of the KOBWA Board are subject to the approval of the Joint Water Commission. Decisions taken at the KOBWA Board are by consensus or a simple majority. In case of equal votes the matter is referred to the JWC for a decision.

SWAZILAND MEMBERS	SOUTH AFRICA MEMBERS
Mr. Jameson Vilakati Vice Chairperson Director Swaziland Environment Authority	Dr. Beason Mwaka Chairperson  Director Department of Water Affairs
Mr. Trevor Shongwe Member Water Engineer Department of Water Affairs Ministry of Natural Resources & Energy	Mrs. Vaneshree Pillay Member Manager: Business Risk Management Department of Water Affairs
Mr. Sifiso Dlamini Member Legal Advisor Swaziland Electricity Company	Mr. Mark-Anthony Williams Member Director Northern Operations Department of Water Affairs

KOBWA Structure

Kobwa Support Staff