ToR Title: A situational analysis of alternative drinking water supplies in South Africa
THEMATIC AREA: WATER QUALITY AND HEALTH
Contact Persons: Charmaine Dladla: charmainek@wrc.org.za
Opening Date: 01 August 2024
Closing Date : 31 August 2024
Background and Rationale
Access to clean and safe drinking water is a fundamental human right and a critical component of public health. The constitution of South Africa bestows the executive power, and responsibility for the provision of such services to the public with Water Service Authorities (WSAs). The Water Services Act defines water service authorities as municipalities including districts or rural councils. To fulfill this vital function, water service authorities or intermediaries may work with various stakeholders, including government agencies, private companies, and non-governmental organizations. For example, a water services authority may contract a water services provider or enter into a joint venture with an independent water services company for the provision of drinking water services. A water services intermediary is defined as any person or organisation who is obliged to provide water services to another in terms of a contract where the obligation to provide water services is incidental to the main object of the contract.
Proposals must be submitted via the WRC Business Management System at https://wrc.microsoftcrmportals.com/
NB: The reports can be requested from the contact persons by the proposers and will be provided upon request.
