Civil Engineer (principal)

Pretoria, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Employment Type: Permanent


Reference No: 14196


Pretoria




Qualifications and experience:



Honours or Master's degree in Civil Engineering



10+ years' experience in water/wastewater infrastructure

Demonstrated experience working with public and private sector clients

Comprehensive knowledge of water governance, utility models, infrastructure finance and regulatory compliance, with demonstrated ability to apply this experience

International experience is a key requirement

Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams

Strong experience and proven track record in client engagement, business development, and risk management (technical and commercial)



Professionally Registered Engineer (local or international)





Responsibilities:



Project Delivery



o Lead, mentor and grow a team of engineers and project managers

o Manage and deliver a range of water infrastructure projects from design through implementation

o Provide technical and strategic oversight across water infrastructure projects

o Drive effective project implementation, addressing risk factors and oversee the projects technical planning process.

o Continuously improve project delivery by incorporating international best practices



Growth and Business Development



o Drive growth of existing service offerings and identify business opportunities

o Develop and implement strategies aligned with the organisation's vision

o Build and maintain strong relationships with key public sector stakeholders (e.g. municipalities, water boards)

o Lead strategic initiatives that support organisational expansion and sector leadership



Business Operations



o Provide operational leadership to support delivery and expansion of services

o Identify and implement improvements to enhance business performance

o Oversee risk management of operational matters

o Contribute to talent development through coaching, mentoring, and leadership support

o Collaborate with senior leadership as a though partner on key decisions and strategic direction







Requirements:



Microsoft Office


Remuneration:



Negotiable and based on the candidates qualifications and years of relevant experience




Starting Date:



9/29/2025 12:00:00 AM




PLEASE NOTE


- Closing date:
10/10/2025 12:00:00 AM




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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1537845
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pretoria, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned