Senior Water & Wastewater Projects Lead (SA)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

CPD & training

Performance bonus

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead water and sanitation projects in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will oversee planning, design, and construction of water supply, wastewater, and stormwater systems in a municipal context.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree (Water/Environmental), Pr.Eng with ECSA, and 8+ years in related projects. You will mentor engineers, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with Water/Environmental focus.
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• 8+ years’ progressive experience in water/wastewater infrastructure design/management.
• Experience in municipal engineering in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project lifecycle for water and sanitation infrastructure from concept to commissioning.
• Manage budgets, schedules and resources for timely, cost-efficient delivery.
• Prepare detailed designs, specifications and tender documents for water treatment, pipelines and sewer networks.
• Coordinate with municipal officials, regulators, contractors and community reps.
• Ensure compliance with national/local regulations and environmental standards.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure construction quality.
• Develop asset management and maintenance strategies for water infrastructure.

Skills

Project leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

EPANET

Civil 3D

Education

Civil Engineering degree (Water/Env)

Pr.Eng (ECSA)

Tools

EPANET

Civil 3D

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead water and sanitation projects in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will oversee planning, design, and construction of water supply, wastewater, and stormwater systems in a municipal context.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree (Water/Environmental), Pr.Eng with ECSA, and 8+ years in related projects. You will mentor engineers, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance.