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Water jobs in South Africa

Section Manager

Section Manager
SMEC
Pretoria
ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000
Urgently required
Yesterday
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Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager
Watershed Consulting
Gauteng
ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000
Urgently required
Yesterday

Handyman

Handyman
Redefine Properties
Cape Town
ZAR 50,000 - 200,000
Urgently required
Yesterday

Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager
MSP Staffing Pty
Cape Town
ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000
Urgently required
2 days ago

Life Actuary

Life Actuary
Omega Hr Solutions
Johannesburg
ZAR 50,000 - 90,000
Urgently required
3 days ago
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Facility Manager

Facility Manager
Virgin Active South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Vrystaat
ZAR 30,000 - 60,000
Urgently required
3 days ago

Environmental Officer (6 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Environmental Officer (6 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Thungela
Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
ZAR 30,000 - 60,000
Urgently required
3 days ago

Site Manager - UU - bWGM

Site Manager - UU - bWGM
TN United Kingdom
Noordwes
GBP 50,000 - 90,000
Urgently required
3 days ago
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Plant Manager

Plant Manager
ENGIE Africa
eDumbe Local Municipality
ZAR 80,000 - 120,000
Urgently required
3 days ago

UItvoerder Gas/Water

UItvoerder Gas/Water
Continu
Hantam Local Municipality
ZAR 30,000 - 60,000
Urgently required
4 days ago

Process Controller: Power (Utilities)

Process Controller: Power (Utilities)
Sappi
Mandeni Local Municipality
ZAR 30,000 - 60,000
Urgently required
5 days ago

Operations Supervisor - Drain and Sewer Cleaning and Maintenance (nights)[969768]

Operations Supervisor - Drain and Sewer Cleaning and Maintenance (nights)[969768]
TN United Kingdom
Noordwes
GBP 35,000 - 41,000
Urgently required
6 days ago

Senior Preparedness Project Manager

Senior Preparedness Project Manager
Tetra Tech
Wes-Kaap
Remote
USD 60,000 - 100,000
Urgently required
6 days ago

Join Our Sales Team Make a Difference with Every Sale

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Ruhens South Africa
Cape Town
ZAR 25,000 - 50,000
Urgently required
6 days ago

Head Of Department Technical Services

Head Of Department Technical Services
Job Crystal
Gauteng
ZAR 500,000 - 600,000
Urgently required
3 days ago

Associate Technologist - Electrical / Ict Design

Associate Technologist - Electrical / Ict Design
Aecom
Gauteng
ZAR 60,000 - 100,000
Urgently required
3 days ago

Microbiologist

Microbiologist
Minopex
Rustenburg
ZAR 20,000 - 40,000
Urgently required
3 days ago

Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing Specialist
Levelup (Pty) Ltd
Gauteng
ZAR 600,000 - 800,000
Urgently required
3 days ago

Uitvoerder Stadsverwarming Houten

Uitvoerder Stadsverwarming Houten
Siers Groep B.V.
eMadlangeni Local Municipality
ZAR 30,000 - 60,000
Urgently required
3 days ago

HSE Officer (Food)

HSE Officer (Food)
SET Consulting
Cape Town
ZAR 30,000 - 60,000
Urgently required
3 days ago

Senior Engineer - Electrical

Senior Engineer - Electrical
AECOM
Durban
ZAR 60,000 - 100,000
Urgently required
5 days ago

Senior Professional, Public Sector (Based In Shanghai) | Cape Town, Za

Senior Professional, Public Sector (Based In Shanghai) | Cape Town, Za
New Development Bank
Cape Town
USD 60,000 - 100,000
Urgently required
5 days ago

Senior Professional, Public Sector (Based in Shanghai) | Johannesburg, ZA

Senior Professional, Public Sector (Based in Shanghai) | Johannesburg, ZA
New Development Bank
Johannesburg
USD 60,000 - 100,000
Urgently required
5 days ago

Investment Analyst - Cape Town

Investment Analyst - Cape Town
Climate Fund Managers
Cape Town
USD 40,000 - 80,000
Urgently required
5 days ago

Viticulturist

Viticulturist
Exceed Human Resource Consultants
Stellenbosch
ZAR 30,000 - 60,000
Urgently required
5 days ago

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Section Manager

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SMEC
Pretoria
ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000
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Job description

Location: Pretoria

Division: Water Infrastructure

REPORTS TO

Function Manager or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for project acquisition, project management, financial management, and delivery, as well as technical design of all projects within the Pretoria Water Infrastructure Section. This includes managing staff within the group to ensure full utilization and achievement of project milestones.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Market development and proactive approach in developing work or being aware of upcoming projects from clients – generating repeat business.
  2. Assist FM in developing business strategies for the section in conjunction with the Functional Group’s Business Plan and objectives.
  3. Develop and maintain existing key client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
  4. Submit tenders, EOIs, and proposals for the section and provide input into large infrastructure projects as required, in line with Delegation of Authority (DOA).
  5. Win and deliver projects for the section in collaboration with Section Managers from other Functions.
  6. Ensure projects within the section are completed on time and within budget.
  7. Maintain appropriate technical standards and Quality Assurance Management System requirements on projects.
  8. Monitor staff utilization levels and ensure staff are fully utilized.
  9. Ensure projects are adequately resourced in terms of staffing, capabilities, and specialists.
  10. Establish and maintain internal contacts within SMEC South Africa to source the appropriate skills.
  11. Develop staff through training, mentoring, providing opportunities, planning career paths, and maintaining professional ethics and standards.
  12. Ensure documentation, reporting, and communication meet quality standards.
  13. Manage or participate in multidisciplinary teams to deliver project milestones.
  14. Maintain professional development and stay updated on advances in the technical field.
  15. Offer clients innovative technical solutions.
  16. Oversee project-related construction administration.
  17. Handle administrative project duties such as budget capturing, invoicing, and progress updates.
  18. Manage project budgets and be responsible for achieving revenue targets.
  19. Contribute to the section's financials as per the DOA.
  20. Cross-sell services of other functional groups when possible.
  21. Ensure the profitability of the local section and manage overheads and budgets.
  22. Prepare monthly financial reports.
  23. Monitor Project Manager performance on local projects.
  24. Drive quality, management procedures, and innovation within the local function.
  25. Foster good team relations to facilitate efficient project delivery.
  26. Develop and maintain key client relationships.
  27. Meet project budgetary and time constraints while maintaining technical standards and QA.
  28. Assign tasks, review work, and manage performance of direct reports.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

  1. Development of key client base.
  2. Timely project delivery and milestones achievement.
  3. Business development and work acquisition.
  4. Staff utilization rates.
  5. Cost-effectiveness and profitability of projects.
  6. Understanding of contractual and operational arrangements.
  7. Building cohesive, results-oriented teams.
  8. Implementation of project management and company procedures.
  9. Quality of reports and project outputs.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

  1. Bachelor of Engineering degree or higher from an accredited university/college.
  2. 10-15 years of practical experience in the relevant discipline.
  3. Experience in design using appropriate software and delivering major projects involving civil design approaches.
  4. Experience managing infrastructure design projects with teams of civil designers and CAD operators.
  5. Knowledge of government standards, codes, and documentation.
  6. Familiarity with web-based project cost control and financial systems.
  7. Experience in developing business strategies.
  8. Ability to manage a manageable workload consistently.

We are proud of the brilliant minds we have at SMEC and are committed to ensuring our people have the best opportunities and resources to learn, grow, and succeed. Our hiring decisions are guided by skills, qualifications, and experience, ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities for all. We are intentional about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, not as a requirement, but as a fundamental part of who we are. We strive to create a workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced, fresh ideas are encouraged, and everyone has the support they need to thrive. At SMEC, every individual has a voice, and through our commitment to engineering positive change, every contribution makes a difference.

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