Principal Civil Engineer - Water and Sanitation Systems

Placements24; Südafrika; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Private health insurance

Competitive retirement contributions

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Leadership training

International industry forums

Generous leave allowances

Further education support

Access to advanced tech resources

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Principal Civil Engineer with expertise in Water and Sanitation Systems to lead major projects from concept to completion. You will guide design, hydraulic modeling, and client engagement, ensuring delivery excellence.

Requirements include a Master’s in Civil Engineering, Pr Eng registration with ECSA, and 12+ years in water sector, plus strong leadership and stakeholder skills. Executives benefits await.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with focus on Water Resources or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is essential.
• Minimum 12 years in water and sanitation sector with leadership experience.

Aufgaben

• Lead design and implementation of major water supply, distribution and wastewater projects.
• Oversee hydraulic modeling, treatment processes, pipeline and pump station design.
• Prepare detailed design docs, tender specs, and construction supervision plans.
• Manage project teams, budgets, schedules and risk.
• Serve as technical lead to clients, authorities and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Conduct feasibility studies and asset management planning for water infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and environmental policies.

Kenntnisse

Water resources engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Hydraulic modeling

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

EPANET

InfoWorks WS

SCADA

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected engineering and project management firm, is seeking an accomplished Principal Civil Engineer with specialized expertise in Water and Sanitation Systems to join their prestigious office in Pretoria

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and implementation of major water supply, distribution, and wastewater management projects.
• Provide expert technical guidance on hydraulic modeling, treatment processes, pipeline design, and pump station engineering.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed design documents, tender specifications, and construction supervision plans.
• Manage project teams, budgets, schedules, and risk effectively, ensuring high-quality project delivery.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, government authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff, promoting best practices and continuous learning.
• Conduct feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments, and asset management planning for water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards, regulations, and environmental policies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is essential.
• A minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in the water and sanitation sector, including significant leadership roles.
• Extensive experience with hydraulic modeling software (e.g., EPANET, InfoWorks WS) and SCADA systems.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
• Strong understanding of South African water policy, legislation, and operational challenges.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with municipal or national government entities in Pretoria or similar jurisdictions is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive executive benefits package including private health insurance, substantial retirement contributions, and performance bonuses.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development, leadership training, and participation in international industry forums are provided.
• The firm fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and long-term career growth.
• Benefits include generous leave allowances, support for further education, and access to advanced technological resources at their Pretoria headquarters.

This is a unique chance to lead critical water infrastructure projects impacting millions of lives in the region.