LEAD ENGINEER: WATER AND SANITATION, PRETORIA-GAUTENG

Recruiter:

Innovazi Consulting

Job Ref:

LEAD ENGINEER: WATER..

Date posted:

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Annual salary

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.

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