Senior Manager (Water Design & Non Revw)

Job Purpose

To manage the Branch responsible for the design and implementation of capital projects for the Water and Sanitation Unit and the reduction of non-revenue water.

Key Responsibility Areas

Manages and supervises the staff of the branch.
Improves the water and sanitation units key performance indicators and reduces lost water and revenue.
Provides project and technical management.
Manages research and development within the branch.
Manages the preparation of key performance indicators.
Manages the design work in the unicity to create new metered zones.
Controls contractual and professional appointments commissioned to ensure the service provided is of the required standard.
Manages the administration of financial management of the branch.
Approves complex engineering design and planning projects.
Liaises with and provides assistance to public, other departments/units, councillors, consultants and contractors.
Provides input into national and provincial documents and legislation (e.g. SANS, Water Resource Commission etc.).
Prepares scenarios and the investigation of strategic planning interventions/policy instruments.
Deputises for the deputy head.
Undertakes related assignments.

Essential Requirements

BSc (Engineering) Degree (NQF level 8).
Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) with the Engineering Council of South Africa.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
8 Years post registration Civil Engineering experience in water and sanitation

Preferred Requirements

9 Years post registration Civil Engineering experience in water and sanitation disciplines