Senior Water Resources Operations Lead – Multi-Site

Bebeewaterprojectmanager; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A water management firm located in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled manager with at least 5 years of experience in the water industry. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, manage technical teams, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and possess strong problem-solving skills. Proficiency in project management software and MS Office is essential. Willingness to travel, coupled with effective team management abilities, is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in water industry (treatment, operations, projects).
• Experience managing multiple sites and multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, monitoring performance and efficiency.
• Manage response teams for plant uptime and contract compliance.
• Serve as main point of contact for operational issues.
• Conduct site visits to assess performance and compliance.
• Support sales teams in presenting solutions to clients.
• Appoint and supervise contractors, managing timelines and budgets.
• Oversee procurement and inventory for equipment and parts.

Skills

Project management

Technical skills

Problem-solving

Client engagement

Team management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering

Environmental Science

Project Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Project management tools/software

Job description

A water management firm located in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled manager with at least 5 years of experience in the water industry. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, manage technical teams, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and possess strong problem-solving skills. Proficiency in project management software and MS Office is essential. Willingness to travel, coupled with effective team management abilities, is required for this role.