Senior Water Sector Strategist

3 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time

About The Legends Agency

The Legends Agency is a renowned non-profit organization that plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable water security in South Africa and across Africa. We foster partnerships with businesses and investors to drive innovation in green technologies and services that support a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and inclusive economy.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Water Sector Analyst to provide strategic technical expertise and leadership in the water sector. This role will involve spearheading key projects, influencing policy, and supporting municipalities in building resilient water systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the lead technical expert on water sector projects, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for water resource management.
  • Develop comprehensive business cases for water infrastructure investments, providing high-level technical support to municipalities and governmental entities.
  • Lead multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and promoting cross-sectoral collaboration.
  • Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including Western Cape municipalities, water technology providers, and other key players, to foster partnerships and unlock funding opportunities.
  • Conduct thorough analysis of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, focusing on non-sewered sanitation technologies and strategies for wider adoption.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to their professional development within the water programme.
  • Provide expert input into strategic initiatives, policy discussions, and project management frameworks to support our mission.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Masters degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or Resource Management.
  • 6+ years of experience in the water sector, with demonstrated leadership in technical and investment-focused projects.
  • Extensive knowledge of sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure technologies, including non-sewered sanitation systems.
  • Strong existing network within the water sector, particularly with stakeholders in Western Cape municipalities and water technology providers.
  • Proven track record of delivering technical support to municipalities and building high-quality stakeholder relationships.
  • Experience in project analysis and investment pipeline development within the water sector.

Competencies

  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across business, government, and funding bodies.
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with experience in identifying and defining market growth interventions.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage projects and teams, as well as maintain productive stakeholder relationships.

Advantages

  • Fluency in Afrikaans, isiXhosa, or isiZulu in addition to English.
  • Experience in securing funding and establishing partnerships within the water sector.
  • Extensive connections within government bodies, NGOs, academia, and consulting networks.

Professional Growth Opportunities

This position offers substantial professional growth opportunities through involvement in impactful projects, leadership roles, and strategic stakeholder engagements within South Africa's evolving water sector.

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