Programme Manager : Water Reuse – Engineering & Infrastructure Finance Focus

Fempower Personnel; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a seasoned Professional Engineer to drive the development of a national Water Reuse Programme. This pivotal role focuses on establishing bankable infrastructure projects, managing complex multi-stakeholder initiatives, and setting best practices in water reuse. Candidates should have extensive experience in infrastructure finance and leadership, with a strong track record in municipal systems and project preparation.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (ECSA).
• 10+ years experience in water reuse EPC & O&M.
• 5+ years in a leadership or programme management role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Infrastructure Finance

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

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 :

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.