Programme Manager: Planning & Development (Richards Bay)

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Planning and development of new business.
• Identifying and evaluating expansion opportunities.
• High level planning of potential water and related services projects.
• Preparing business plans, project proposals and funding applications.
• Progress reporting and team leadership.
• Oversight and management of projects that are in the planning stage.
• Ensure that all bid processes are followed in terms of the appointment of service providers.
• Ensuring GIS and related resources are maintained.
• Conduct Risk assessments and contingency planning.
• Asset management

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Civil Engineering degree with a minimum of five year’s relevant experience or a National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Civil Engineering with a minimum of seven years relevant experience.
• Registration with ECSA as Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist is required.
• Water engineering in a project or planning environment will be preferred.
• Proficiency in the simultaneous planning of large and small engineering projects.
• Sound knowledge of public sector procurement processes and applicable legislation is required.
• Well-developed skills in management, negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of potable and wastewater treatment and asset management
• Computer literacy in MS Office, MS Projects, and GIS.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Valid Driver’s licence.