Programme Manager: Water Reuse – Engineering & Infrastructure Finance Focus

Recruiter:

Fempower

Job Ref:

1089511518

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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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.

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