Recruitment

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Defining innovation strategy: this includes identifying opportunities, developing innovation roadmaps, and setting measurable goals.
• Resource allocation: ensuring the right resources (budget, personnel, tools) are available to support innovation and strategic projects.
• Monitoring progress and value realization: tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying potential roadblocks, and adjusting plans as needed.
• Capable of capturing and interpreting market and competition insights, trends, and predictions; clearly articulate and communicate the vision of the company and the plan that will transform the company into an innovation-driven organization.

Department Leadership & Team Management:

• Leadership and Oversight: Lead and guide teams across new Engineering Innovation Projects, aligning activities with the broader business strategy. Motivate the team to perform at their highest potential while ensuring collaboration and cross-functional synergy.
• Stakeholder Leadership: Provide leadership across internal teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to proactively manage business development and ensure client satisfaction.
• Fostering a Culture of Innovation where staff are encouraged to experiment and take calculated risks under your guidance and leadership.
• Creating an environment where team members feel comfortable exploring new ideas and taking calculated risks.
• Promoting cross-functional collaboration by fostering communication and collaboration between different departments and teams.
• Identify and leverage emerging technologies.
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and exploring new technologies that can be applied to innovation and strategic projects.

Leading Strategic Projects and Deliverables:

• Project Feasibility and Development: Conduct thorough feasibility studies for new projects, and, regulatory requirements, and client needs.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Lead project development and delivery in alignment with business goals, ensuring client expectations are met and high technical standards are maintained.
• Successful Delivery of Projects: Guarantee that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.
• Contract Management: Administer contracts under various frameworks, ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations and managing risks or changes that arise.
• Project Closeout: Lead the project closeout process, ensuring that all deliverables are met and clients are satisfied, while capturing key learning’s for future projects.

Business Development and Innovation:

• Identify and Develop New Business Opportunities: Recognise and capitalise on new business opportunities, driving growth through emerging technologies and innovative solutions.
• Revenue Growth and Profitability: Secure new projects and clients, ensuring that business development efforts drive profitability and growth for the business unit.
• Market Research and Client Engagement: Stay informed of industry developments, emerging trends, and new technologies. Represent the company at key industry events and client meetings to showcase expertise and secure new business.
• Service Expansion: Lead efforts to expand the service offering in alignment with market demands, integrating innovative approaches and technologies into project delivery.

Client Relationship Management:

• Client Liaison: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring the delivery of exceptional service and high levels of client satisfaction.
  Innovation and Technology:
• Technical Expertise: Leverage deep technical knowledge and expertise to guide successful project execution, ensuring the integration of cutting-edge solutions and innovations.
• Collaborative Innovation: Work closely with other departments and technical teams to ensure seamless project execution, while encouraging the adoption of innovative methodologies.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Quality Standards: Ensure all projects meet the highest quality standards and comply with both internal and external quality management systems.
• Contract Compliance: Ensure that all contractual and regulatory requirements are met throughout the lifecycle of the projects.
• Safety and Sustainability: Guarantee that projects are designed and executed with safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance at the forefront.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS & CAPABILITIES COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyse complex business situations, anticipate trends, and set long-term strategic goals aligned with the organisation’s vision.
• Business Acumen: A strong understanding of the business environment, industry, and financial performance, allowing for informed decision-making and prioritisation of business objectives.
• Decision-Making: Ability to make sound, timely decisions under uncertainty, ensuring projects stay on track and deliver high-value results.
• Employee Motivation: Inspires and motivates employees to perform at their best, encouraging a high level of engagement and commitment within the team.
• Communication Skills: Proficiency in conveying information clearly and persuasively, both internally with teams and externally with clients and stakeholders.
• Market Expansion: Demonstrates the ability to develop strategies to expand into new markets and geographic regions, ensuring growth and diversification.
• People Management: Highly skilled in managing and developing diverse teams, fostering an environment of mutual respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Financial Management: Strong grasp of budgeting, cost management, financial forecasting, and ensuring the financial success of the business unit.
• Client Focus: Prioritises client needs, building and nurturing long-lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring consistent satisfaction and business retention.
• Innovation & Technology: Embraces and encourages the adoption of new innovations and technology to enhance business capabilities and project delivery.
• Business Development: Focuses on expanding the business, securing new clients and partnerships, and continuously identifying opportunities for growth.
• Integrity & Ethics (Accountability & Responsibility): Demonstrates unwavering integrity, accountability, and responsibility in all business dealings and leadership actions.
• Results Orientation: Focuses on achieving business outcomes, driving productivity, and ensuring the efficiency of all operational and project processes.
• Resilience: Maintains focus and composure during challenges, setbacks, and ambiguity, leading the team through uncertainty with confidence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works effectively with different departments and business units to achieve shared goals, fostering cross-functional alignment.
• Drive & Energy: Demonstrates sustained motivation, commitment, and energy to achieve goals, overcome challenges, and inspire others.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Adapts to changing circumstances and demonstrates a flexible approach in managing project and business requirements.

Leadership Interpersonal Attributes:

• Innovation: live, eat and breathe innovation and new technologies.
• Collaboration: Actively fosters a collaborative environment, bringing together diverse perspectives to drive better decision-making and innovation.
• Approachability: Maintains an approachable demeanour, ensuring team members feel comfortable seeking guidance and feedback.
• Conflict Resolution: Handles conflicts with diplomacy and tact, finding mutually beneficial solutions that strengthen relationships and project outcomes.
• Cultural Awareness: Demonstrates sensitivity and respect for different cultures and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Integrity & Ethical Behaviours: Upholds high standards of honesty, transparency, and accountability in all leadership actions.

• A degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.
• Professional status in an appropriate field (e.g., engineering, business management).
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior leadership role, overseeing complex projects with a strong background in strategic leadership, business development, and technical expertise.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale, innovative projects with a focus on business growth and client relationships.

1. Project Delivery
   Goal: Ensure 90% of projects within the unit is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
   KPI: Measure the percentage of projects delivered on time and on budget.
   Timeframe: Achieve this target within the next 12 months, with quarterly progress reviews.
2. Revenue Growth
   Goal: Achieve a 15% year-on-year increase in revenue from the business units.
   KPI: Compare revenue figures against previous year’s performance.
   Timeframe: Achieve this target by the end of the fiscal year.
3. Client Satisfaction
   Goal: Maintain a client satisfaction score of at least 85%.
   KPI: Measure client satisfaction using surveys and feedback.
   Timeframe: Achieve and maintain this score throughout the year with quarterly reviews.
4. Business Development
   Goal: Secure 5 new business opportunities within the next year.
   KPI: Track the number of new proposals and contracts secured.
   Timeframe: Secure 5 new opportunities by the end of the year.
5. Profitability
   Goal: Achieve a minimum profit margin of 18% on all projects.
   KPI: Track profit margins for each project.
   Timeframe: Maintain this margin across all projects within the next 12 months.

1. Site Supervision and Management

• Oversee daily site activities related to O&M of water infrastructure facilities, ensuring alignment with project designs, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate and manage contractors, subcontractors, and site personnel to address technical and construction-related challenges.
• Conduct regular inspections to assess progress and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with South African National Standards (SANS1200) and other technical and project specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation and report on project milestones, costs and progress reporting.
• Facilitate progress/technical meetings, attendance and preparation of meeting minutes.

2. Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with South African water sector standards, regulations, and environmental guidelines.
• Perform quality checks on materials, construction practices, and workmanship on replacement of O&M components.
• Identify and address deviations from design specifications and implement corrective measures.

3. Technical Coordination

• Assist in the preparation of quality control plans and documentation.
• Collaborate with project manager and design teams to address modifications and site specific challenges.
• Maintain comprehensive records of site activities, including site diaries, progress reports, photographic documentation, correspondences and site instructions.
• Compile contractual correspondences based on the terms of the contract.

4. Cost and Programme Management

• Monitor and report on project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Verify contractor progress claims and assist in preparing payment certifications.
• Support project management in preparing cost estimates and variation orders.

5. Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

• Promote a safe working environment by ensuring adherence to site safety protocols and environmental best practices.
• Ensure compliance with appropriate health and safety regulations.

6. Client and Stakeholder Engagement

• Perform as the on-site point of contact for client representatives and regulatory authorities including the community/local authorities.
• Participate in client meetings, providing updates on the progress of the projects.
• Address client concerns regarding technical, quality and timelines.
• Engage with Client operation and maintenance team to get detailed feedback on challenges that require attention.

• Bachelor’s degree/BTech in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or a related field).
• 5+ years of experience in water infrastructure construction supervision or project management including installation, testing and commissioning of water infrastructure projects that entail electromechanical equipment will be highly preferred.
• Proven expertise in water treatment plants, pipeline installations, and water distribution systems.
• Familiarity with South African legislation and standards in relation to construction environment
• Knowledge and application of Conditions of Contract specifically GCC 2015, third edition
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Project, MS Suite).

Skills and Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills specific to technical knowledge for water infrastructure O&M.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities for stakeholder management.
• High attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Leadership skills to effectively oversee and motivate site teams.

• Full-time, fixed-term contract based on project timelines.
• Flexibility to work on remote project sites across Zululand District Municipality.

Carry out water & wastewater technical and design activities / duties:

• Feasibility studies
• Conceptual design development including options analyses
• Detailed design development including solution modelling
• Cost benefit analysis of design options as the projects require
• Detailed specification of water engineering elements to meet the overall project specifications
• Produce bill of quantities and estimated costs
• Compile tender documents and
• Participate in the project and construction procurement processes

Experience in the design and management of water engineering projects:

• Water reticulation
• Sewer reticulation
• Storm water design
• Master planning
• Water and waste water treatment plants
• Reservoirs
• Towers
• Pipe networks
• Pump stations
• Dams (added advantage)

Work closely with the all parties in the project team to ensure the right solution is delivered.

Providing assistance for marketing with technical information and support required for the marketing effort and preparation of relevant proposals and tenders.

Contract management (GCC, FIDIC, NEC).

Use and apply relevant water engineering design software efficiently to increase productivity.

Apply water engineering design standards and guidelines in design & delivery of projects.

Participation in engineering activities and interdisciplinary interfaces in close cooperation with the other discipline engineers.
Ensuring technical requirements defined in the contract are properly incorporated in the engineering deliverables.
Handle complex problem-solving tasks, applying appropriate analysis with high attention to technical detail.
Attending to site requirements as and when required.
Performing project management role and contract administration requirements.
Liaise with clients and ensure that programmes and projects are managed effectively to ensure delivery,  in a manner which meets quality, time and budget specifications.
Maintain extensive technical knowledge of engineering systems, design, applications of engineering processes and materials, and engineering applications of current engineering technologies.
Compliance with ISO9001/2015 QMS systems, in terms of the specific work processes that must be undertaken.
Apply and incorporate safety requirements in design and consider functional and maintenance requirements during the operation phase of the project.
Train, mentor and upskill junior engineers, technologists and technicians.

Minimum Qualification:

• BSc. Eng. (Civil) / B.Eng. Civil or BTech Civil.
• Registered with ECSA or working towards getting registered within 12 months.

Minimum years of relevant experience:

• 6 years for BSc Eng/ BEng qualified individual.
• 7 years for BTech qualified individual.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Rubicon Toolbox Software.
• Other pavement design software such as CNC Pave or DCPLVR, etc will be considered.
• Strong understanding of materials testing and specifications for pavement layers.
• Knowledge of CAD software and other relevant engineering tools is advantageous.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Be a team player
• Be proficient in application of water design software e.g. civil 3D, Techno Cad Suite, Hec-Ras, Epanet, PCSWMM, etc.
• Good analytic skills
• Ability to produce good quality work under pressure
• Work beyond the call of duty
• Good communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and able to multi-task
• Must be able to plan and prioritise work load effectively
• Excellent client service focus
• Flexible approach to work

Pavement Design and Analysis:

• Conduct pavement design for new road construction and rehabilitation projects, including flexible, rigid, and composite pavements.
• Perform structural evaluations using relevant methodologies and tools.

Materials Testing and Analysis:

• Oversee and interpret laboratory and field testing of pavement materials, including asphalt, concrete, and granular layers.
• Recommend material specifications and evaluate their suitability for specific projects.

Project Management and Collaboration:

• Work closely with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance during construction and maintenance phases.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Use tools such as mechanistic-empirical design software to analyse pavement performance.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates.

Sustainability and Innovation:

• Explore and implement sustainable materials and techniques to improve pavement longevity and reduce environmental impact.
• Stay updated on industry trends, standards, and innovations in pavement engineering.

Education:

• NQF 7 in Civil Engineering (specialization in pavement or transportation engineering is preferred).
• Professional registration (e.g., ECSA) or eligibility to register.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in pavement design, construction, or maintenance within the civil engineering sector.
• Familiarity with pavement design standards (e.g., TRH, SAPEM, UTG TMH9).

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Rubicon Toolbox Software.
• Other pavement design software such as CNC Pave or DCPLVR, etc will be considered.
• Strong understanding of materials testing and specifications for pavement layers.
• Knowledge of CAD software and other relevant engineering tools is advantageous.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects across South Africa.
• A supportive and inclusive work culture.
• Competitive remuneration and professional growth opportunities.

Geometric Design:

• Develop geometric design solutions for roads, intersections, interchanges, and other transport-related projects.
• Apply design standards (e.g., TRH, TMH, or SAPEM guidelines) to ensure compliance and quality.

Project Planning and Development:

• Conduct feasibility studies, site assessments, and route selection for new and existing projects.
• Collaborate with other specialists to integrate geometric designs with overall project objectives.

Software and Tools Utilisation:

• Experience with using engineering software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, TechnoCAD, Bentley OpenRoads, or similar tools for geometric design and modelling.
• Analyse and optimize designs for safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Liaise with clients, contractors, and government authorities to ensure project alignment and adherence to regulations.
• Provide technical input during project review and approval processes.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Prepare detailed design reports, drawings, and specifications for submission to stakeholders.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) checks on design deliverables.

Sustainability and Innovation:

• Implement sustainable design practices and innovative solutions to enhance project outcomes.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in geometric and transportation engineering.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or BTech in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional registration with ECSA or eligibility to register is required.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in geometric design and transportation projects.
• Familiarity with road design standards and guidelines.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in design software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, TechnoCAD, or Bentley OpenRoads.
• Knowledge of road safety, traffic engineering principles, and drainage integration.
• Strong understanding of earthworks, grading, and terrain analysis.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Opportunities to work on impactful and high-profile infrastructure projects across South Africa.
• A supportive, inclusive, and innovative work environment.
• Competitive remuneration and career development opportunities.