uMngeni Water Services (UWS) is at the forefront of expanding South Africa’s water and sanitation capabilities- not only through reliable service delivery, but through business development strategies that enable municipalities, industries, and communities to thrive.
The Business Development Services and Operations Division is the engine room of growth and innovation within UWS. This unit is responsible for conceptualising, developing, and implementing sustainable, high-impact programmes and partnerships that align with national development goals, sector transformation, and the urgent need for water resilience.
Our focus extends beyond infrastructure- we deliver integrated water and sanitation solutions through customised models that promote efficiency, generate revenue, conserve resources, and build technical capacity where it’s needed most.
We partner with Water Services Authorities (WSAs), private entities, and academic institutions to co-create practical, replicable solutions for service delivery and infrastructure challenges.
Our projects are designed to improve livelihoods, stimulate local economies, and empower communities- especially through the upskilling of youth and the inclusion of small businesses.
Through rigorous project planning, monitoring, and data-driven decision-making, our operations are designed to yield measurable social, environmental, and economic outcomes.
As a subsidiary of uMngeni-uThukela Water, UWS operates with commercial agility while upholding a public service ethos. We actively pursue innovative funding mechanisms, PPPs, and reuse solutions that create value while protecting vital water resources.
Our division drives several core pillars of development, each with dedicated programmes and initiatives:
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
Structuring co-investment and service models to unlock capital and expertise from private and development partners.
WSA Support Programmes
Strengthening municipal capacity through operational support, technical services, and bespoke response models such as the FLRT Programme.
Wastewater and Industrial Reuse
Designing reuse and recovery systems to reduce environmental impact and deliver circular economy benefits to industrial and municipal clients.
Water Conservation and Demand Management (WCDM)
Delivering interventions that reduce water losses, promote responsible consumption, and extend the lifespan of existing infrastructure.
Skills and Development
Implementing capacity-building programmes through the uMngeni Water Services Institute for Learning (UWSIL), focused on youth employability, technical training, and sector transformation.
Business Development Services and Operations is where strategy meets service. It’s where we transform pressing water challenges into opportunities for inclusive growth, investment, and long-term water resilience.
Explore our initiatives to see how we’re building water-secure futures- one project, one partnership, one community at a time.
Our training programs, courses and certificates are designed to further your professional career in the fields of water treatment engineering.
uMngeni Water Services (UWS) is dedicated to delivering sustainable, high-quality water and sanitation solutions that drive economic growth and social development across KwaZulu-Natal and beyond
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