LEAD ENGINEER: WATER AND SANITATION, PRETORIA-GAUTENG

SUMMARY:
REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THE DIVISION HEAD: WATER AND SANITATION

POSITION INFO:

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• BSc/BEng or BTech/BEng Tech in Civil Engineering.
• Professional registration: Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (advantageous).
• Minimum 10 years’ post-graduate experience in consulting engineering.
• Strong administrative and HR management skills.
• Experience with FIDIC and/or GCC contracts; NEC exposure is a plus.
• Expertise in bulk water and sanitation infrastructure design and project management.
• Skilled in infrastructure planning and implementation.
• Proficient in:
  • MS Office Suite
  • MS Project
  • EPANET
  • Civil 3D or similar design software
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Capable of independent task management.
• Detail-oriented, accurate under pressure, and deadline-driven.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

• Willing and able to travel locally and across Africa as needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, design, and manage water and sanitation projects across all six ECSA stages.
• Procure and manage specialist sub-service providers.
• Monitor construction and site implementation (part-time/full-time).
• Prepare tender documentation and manage contractor procurement.
• Administer contracts as required.
• Support feasibility studies, proposals, and business plans.
• Design water supply and sanitation infrastructure (pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs).
• Mentor and supervise junior staff.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to tender documents and technical reports.
• Support contract administration and construction monitoring.
• Promote continuous professional development.
• Prepare business plans for DWS, GOGTA (MIG), and other bodies.
• Submit RFPs, EOIs, panel applications, and tenders.
• Stay updated on water & sanitation technology and research.
• Coordinate technical drawings, design, and reporting inputs.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System
  • Business Management System (BMS)
  • Project Management Online Guide (PMOG)
• Meet objectives reviewed during annual staff appraisal.