Water Infrastructure Lead

Recruiter:

Assegai

Job Ref:

DUR000305/LL

Date posted:

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
An opportunity for a Water Infrastructure Lead to join a dynamic team working on exciting water infrastructure projects in Africa and internationally. The position can be based in Cape Town, Durban or Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:
We are looking for someone with deep experience in one or more technical areas – such as pipelines, pumpstations, water treatment and wastewater treatment – and a proven track record of cultivating long-term client relationships, securing impactful work, positioning a water practice for strategic growth and delivering projects successfully

Build and maintain client relationships with water utilities, public agencies, and private entities. Identify and pursue high-impact opportunities aligned with the company’s strategy and targeted service areas.
Lead proposals and major pursuits, ensuring alignment with team capability and vision.
Coordinate with discipline leads, project managers, and other business leaders to shape winning, integrated delivery teams. Lead, manage and develop teams and provide mentorship and coaching.
Lead projects, ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes which meet client and company expectations; and identify strategic hires and develop internal talent.

Requirements:

A relevant tertiary qualification (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical etc)
Professional registration with ECSA
Extensive experience in delivering water projects such as pipelines, pumpstations, water/wastewater treatment plants, water reuse.
Track record of client-facing business development in the water sector.
Established market connections with clients and partner organisations.
Ability to win work related to water supply, water resource management and/or wastewater.
Proven track record in business leadership in the water sector and ability to lead, motivate and manage teams

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