Programme Manager : Water Reuse – Engineering & Infrastructure Finance Focus

Fempower; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a seasoned Professional Engineer to spearhead a national Water Reuse Programme focused on enhancing sustainable municipal water management. The successful candidate will oversee project lifecycles, manage complex stakeholder engagements, and implement innovative solutions in infrastructure finance. This high-impact role demands a strong background in civil engineering, project management, and deep expertise in water reuse strategies.

Qualifications

• ECSA registered as a Professional Engineer.
• 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 bankable WR infrastructure projects.
• Lead strategic programme design, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Engage national stakeholders and funding institutions for project support.

Skills

Infrastructure Finance

Project Preparation

Stakeholder Engagement

Programme 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.

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