Technical Director, Water Resources Leadership

Zutari

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Zutari in Cape Town is seeking an accomplished Technical Director for Water Resources Management to lead a portfolio of water resources, flood risk, stormwater, and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. The role demands technical excellence, market leadership, and project delivery oversight for public and private sector clients.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years' experience, a BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering, and ECSA registration; a Master's degree is advantageous.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
  • Professional Engineer registration with ECSA is required.
  • 15+ years' experience in water resources management in consulting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of complex water resources projects from feasibility to design.
  • Oversee flood risk management and stormwater planning and modelling.
  • Perform hydrological and hydraulic analyses for catchments.
  • Guide climate resilience and water infrastructure planning initiatives.
  • Mentor teams and manage multidisciplinary project staff.
  • Drive client engagement and business development across sectors.

Skills

Flood risk assessment
Hydrological modelling
Project leadership
Water resources management
Stakeholder engagement
Business development
Climate adaptation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Master's Degree in Water Resources Management or related
Professional Engineer (ECSA)

Tools

HEC-HMS
HEC-RAS
InfoWorks ICM
MIKE Suite
SWMM

Job description

Zutari in Cape Town is seeking an accomplished Technical Director for Water Resources Management to lead a portfolio of water resources, flood risk, stormwater, and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. The role demands technical excellence, market leadership, and project delivery oversight for public and private sector clients.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years' experience, a BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering, and ECSA registration; a Master's degree is advantageous.

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