Expert level engineer in Water
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Job Title: Expert Engineer: Water Sector Infrastructure Projects
Location: Cape Town CBD with occasional travel across South Africa
Salary: Rper annum
About the Role:
Our client seeks an Expert Engineer to drive innovation and excellence in largescale water infrastructure projects. This key role involves working with municipalities to develop and implement critical water sector initiatives including wastewater treatment plants reservoirs dams and potable sanitation technologies.
The successful candidate will lead feasibility assessments project planning and execution focusing on procurement and effective contractor management. With a strong technical background and leadership skills the engineer will help ensure the delivery of sustainable impactful solutions in water infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Feasibility and Development: Assess the viability of largescale water infrastructure projects advising municipalities on technical and financial feasibility.
- Project Implementation: Oversee procurement and manage contractors ensuring ontime and onbudget delivery of water projects.
- Technical Expertise: Provide advanced engineering insights for sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure solutions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with municipalities government bodies and private sector stakeholders to align project goals with community needs.
- Contractor Oversight: Supervise and guide service providers ensuring compliance with standards and best practices.
- Resource Management: Assist in budgeting resource allocation and risk management for infrastructure projects.
- Strategic Contribution: Support building a pipeline of potential projects and drive innovation in water sector technologies.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Postgraduate qualification in Engineering Resource Management or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in the water sector focusing on largescale infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of sustainable water and wastewater technologies including nonsewered sanitation systems.
- Proven experience in managing contractors and delivering infrastructure projects successfully.
- Familiarity with municipal processes and project funding mechanisms in South Africa.
Competencies and Skills:
- Proficiency in Sage QuickBooks and other financial management tools
- Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to build lasting stakeholder relationships.
- Knowledge of South Africas water policies regulations and investment frameworks.
Advantages:
- Professional experience with organisations like Green Building Council SA Water Research Commission or City of Cape Town Water & Sanitation Department.
- Membership in WISA (Water Institute of South Africa) or YWP (Young Water Professionals).
- Fluency in multiple South African languages.
Why Join Us
This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to lead transformative projects in South Africas critical water sector. As part of a forwardthinking organisation you will contribute to sustainable development shape municipal infrastructure and make a lasting impact on water resource management.
Application Process:
Submit your application including a detailed CV and a cover letter outlining your expertise and vision for advancing South Africas water sector.
Become a leader in shaping resilient water infrastructure!
Employment Type
Full Time
