Professional Water Engineer

Minimum requirements: Minimum BSc or B Eng Degree in Civil Engineering. Must be professionally registered with ECSA as a Pr Eng. Have a minimum of ten years practical experience in the design of water infrastructure, contract management, quality monitoring, report writing, and tender documentation. Lead and train a team of engineers and plan work breakdown structures that align with the companys internal cash flow projections. Manage GCC, JBCC, and NEC Contracts and handle claims. Compile reports for all stages of project implementation, including inception reports, design reports, and business plans or feasibility studies. Work on grant-funded projects such as MIG, WSIG, and RBIG. Compile technical reports, business plans, and project management documentation. Have experience in Water/Sanitation master plans, WSDPs, and NRW Management Plans. Be proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, iDAS, and Wadiso or Epanet. Experience in Revit and Surge design software is beneficial. Experience in NRW and WC, or WDM projects, is an added advantage. Communicate verbally and in writing in English. Proficiency in isiZulu is advantageous. Hold a minimum Code B (08) drivers license. Duties and responsibilities: Lead a team of engineers in the Water Design Centre. Design water infrastructure, including bulk pipelines, pump stations, boreholes, water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, and control valves. Prepare reports for all stages of project implementation, including inception, feasibility or business plans, concept and viability, design development, tender and procurement, and close-out. Manage contracts and projects, including interaction with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders, attendance of progress meetings, preparation of payment certificates, and handling contractual claims. Manage staff, including supervision of drawings, designs, and reports, and plan work breakdown structures that align with the companys internal cash flow projections. Prepare invoices for all projects under the Water Design Centre. Prepare tender documentation, including specification writing, bills of quantities, and drawings. Liaise with clients and participate in marketing activities. Liaise with contractors, other disciplines and various other stakeholders.

Location: Durban, ZA

Posted Date: 8/2/2025