Programme Manager: Water Reuse – Engineering & Infrastructure Finance Focus

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POSITION INFO:

A unique opportunity exists for a seasoned Professional Engineer (ECSA registered) with strong infrastructure finance experience to lead the development of a national Water Reuse (WR) Programme focused on municipal projects.

In this high-impact role, you will:

• Establish and manage a national programme of bankable WR infrastructure projects across municipalities.

• Lead strategic programme design, budgeting, resource allocation, and implementation planning.

• Manage a portfolio of complex, multi-stakeholder projects through their full lifecycle – from origination, preparation and financing, to implementation.

• Engage national stakeholders, funding institutions, and delivery partners to unlock technical and financial support.

• Develop toolkits and frameworks that set national best practices in water reuse infrastructure development.

• Procure and manage service providers and performance-based contractors.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related)

• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer

• 10+ years’ experience in water reuse (EPC & O&M)

• 5+ years in a leadership or programme management role

• Deep understanding of project preparation, infrastructure finance, PPPs, and municipal systems

• Strong track record of working with high-level government and regulatory stakeholders

Preferred:

• Project/Programme Management certification

• Experience in energy recovery or resource recovery projects (sludge/biogas)

If you're a purpose-driven engineering leader ready to drive change in sustainable water reuse and infrastructure development, we want to hear from you.