Lead Engineer: Water And Sanitation, Pretoria Gauteng

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • BSc/BEng or BTech/BEng Tech in Civil Engineering.
  • Professional registration: Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng.
  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field (advantageous).
  • Minimum 10 years' post-graduate experience in consulting engineering.
  • Strong administrative and HR management skills.
  • Experience with FIDIC and/or GCC contracts; NEC exposure is a plus.
  • Expertise in bulk water and sanitation infrastructure design and project management.
  • Skilled in infrastructure planning and implementation.
  • Proficient in:
  • MS Office Suite
  • MS Project
  • EPANET
  • Civil 3D or similar design software
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Capable of independent task management.
  • Detail-oriented, accurate under pressure, and deadline-driven.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
  • Willing and able to travel locally and across Africa as needed.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Plan, design, and manage water and sanitation projects across all six ECSA stages.
  • Procure and manage specialist sub-service providers.
  • Monitor construction and site implementation (part-time/full-time).
  • Prepare tender documentation and manage contractor procurement.
  • Administer contracts as required.
  • Support feasibility studies, proposals, and business plans.
  • Design water supply and sanitation infrastructure (pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs).
  • Mentor and supervise junior staff.
  • Liaise with clients and stakeholders.
  • Contribute to tender documents and technical reports.
  • Support contract administration and construction monitoring.
  • Promote continuous professional development.
  • Prepare business plans for DWS, GOGTA (MIG), and other bodies.
  • Submit RFPs, EOIs, panel applications, and tenders.
  • Stay updated on water & sanitation technology and research.
  • Coordinate technical drawings, design, and reporting inputs.
  • Ensure compliance with:
  • ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System
  • Business Management System (BMS)
  • Project Management Online Guide (PMOG)
  • Meet objectives reviewed during annual staff appraisal.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1487875
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned