Lead Water Infrastructure Development Specialist

19 hours ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa MECS Africa Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Civil Engineer to join our team at MECS Africa. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a passion for water infrastructure development.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for conceptualising, guiding and managing R&D projects within the water value-chain infrastructure. They will also develop Asset Care management documentation, design of water distribution network, water and wastewater infrastructure, undertake research in the development and application of hydraulic models for water distribution networks, utilise standard software for design, assessment, optimisation, re-engineering of water and wastewater infrastructure, manage project life cycle, technical resources, scheduling of activities to meet client expectations, balancing competing demands on scope, time, cost and quality.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a BEng or Hons degree in civil engineering with at least ten years experience in the field of water engineering. They will also have five to eight years experience in design of water and wastewater infrastructure, registration with ECSA (Pr Eng/ Pr Tech/Pr Techni/Candidate Eng), experience in working with public sector clients (e.g. municipalities, water boards, government departments), experience in developing and/or updating operations and maintenance plans for water and wastewater infrastructure, experience in water conservation and water demand management (non-revenue water programs) in the municipal space, experience in construction project management for water and wastewater infrastructure, practical knowledge and application of hydraulic modelling is essential, proven track record in project management and research project leadership, and a valid driver's licence.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this role is estimated to be around $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including medical aid, retirement fund contributions and paid leave.



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