Programme Manager: Water Reuse – Engineering & Infrastructure Finance Focus

Fempower Personnel; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique opportunity exists for a seasoned Professional Engineer (ECSA registered) focused on developing a national Water Reuse Programme. This high-impact role involves managing complex projects, engaging stakeholders, and establishing best practices in infrastructure development for sustainable water reuse.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in water reuse (EPC & O&M).
• 5+ years in a leadership or programme management role.
• Deep understanding of project preparation, infrastructure finance, PPPs, and municipal systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage a national programme of bankable WR infrastructure projects.
• Lead strategic programme design, budgeting, and implementation planning.
• Engage national stakeholders and funding institutions.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Engineering

Project Finance

Project Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer

Job description

A unique opportunity exists for a seasoned Professional Engineer (ECSA registered) with strong infrastructure finance experience to lead the development of a national Water Reuse (WR) Programme focused on municipal projects.



In this high-impact role, you will:

• Establish and manage a national programme of bankable WR infrastructure projects across municipalities.
  
  
• Lead strategic programme design, budgeting, resource allocation, and implementation planning.
  
  
• Manage a portfolio of complex, multi-stakeholder projects through their full lifecycle – from origination, preparation and financing, to implementation.
  
  
• Engage national stakeholders, funding institutions, and delivery partners to unlock technical and financial support.
  
  
• Develop toolkits and frameworks that set national best practices in water reuse infrastructure development.
  
  
• Procure and manage service providers and performance-based contractors.
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related)
  
  
• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer
  
  
• 10+ years’ experience in water reuse (EPC & O&M)
  
  
• 5+ years in a leadership or programme management role
  
  
• Deep understanding of project preparation, infrastructure finance, PPPs, and municipal systems
  
  
• Strong track record of working with high-level government and regulatory stakeholders
  
  

Preferred:

• Project/Programme Management certification
  
  
• Experience in energy recovery or resource recovery projects (sludge/biogas)
  
  

If you're a purpose-driven engineering leader ready to drive change in sustainable water reuse and infrastructure development, we want to hear from you.

Desired Skills:

• Civil Engineering
• Engineering
• Project Finance
• Project Planning

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