PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The purpose of this job is to plan, develop and execute projects/programmes in water supply, sanitation and rural/urban/municipal infrastructure development and management, and relevant sector governance reforms for the identified district.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree/NQF 7 in Built Environment or Civil Engineering.
- Registered with the relevant professional council/board as a Built Environment / Engineering professional (PrEng or PRTechEng)
- Public sector management and/or related experience in the delivery and oversight of water and sanitation infrastructure projects/programmes at a senior level (10 – 15 years).
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Engineering Profession Act, Architectural Profession Act, Quantity Surveying Profession Act, Expanded Public Works Programme, Local Government Building Regulations (where applicable), Occupational Health & Safety Act, Provincial Land Administration Legislation, Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations Act, Intergovernmental Framework and the PFMA.
- Extensive work experience-across multiple areas of local government (approximately 5 -8 years) (Past experience operating at a senior specialist level).
- Demonstrated ability to manage large scale water and sanitation infrastructure projects / programmes.
- Fully computer literate with sound knowledge of MS office.
- Demonstrated ability to interact confidently with diverse stakeholders and clients.
Desirable Requirements
- Project Management Qualification
POSITION OUTPUTS
- Lead the formulation and engagement in dialogue with municipalities and stakeholders concerning water supply and sanitation, and provision of municipal services.
- Appraise water and sanitation master plans and regional bulk master plans submissions from municipalities and stakeholders and provide inputs to the District ‘one plan’.
- Develop / review and obtain approval of the water and sanitation services development plan for the District.
- Lead the development of feasibility studies, technical reports and designs of water and sanitation infrastructure with special emphasis on regional water and sanitation schemes.
- Facilitate the development of innovative solutions for water and sanitation treatment processes and usage for the district. These amongst others would include:
- System models, yield analysis and planning systems
- Optimisation of water infrastructure; e.g. pumping systems, storage and pipeline network including appropriate technologies.
- Appropriate treatment technologies and infrastructure. Assessment and optimisation of wastewater treatment facilities. Feasibility for effluent reuse.
- Effective delivery of water to municipalities / communities.
- Coagulants locally produced.
- Operations and maintenance of pressure systems
- Billing software.
- Sewer modeling, network analysis and planning
- Reviewing of technical reports guidelines and sanitation guidelines
- Updating of water and sanitation costing guidelines
- Draft business case/s for water and sanitation infrastructure projects / programmes.
- Prioritise the water and sanitation infrastructure delivery needs of the District including capital and maintenance projects and also look at reduction of non-revenue water losses and water reuse strategies
- Facilitate sign-off on inputs provided to the preparation of the Water & Sanitation Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plan by Implementing Agents.
- Facilitate sign-off of water and sanitation project / programme execution plans as well as any scope and / or cost variations.
- Prepare, manage and monitor short, medium- and long-term water and sanitation infrastructure delivery for assigned projects / programmes.
- Oversee project management of water and sanitation infrastructure projects for the District in line with the approved ‘one plan’.
- Develop and implement the physical resources infrastructure planning framework and prioritisation model(s).
- Develop and implement policies, criteria and procedures for all water and sanitation infrastructure plans, programmes and projects.
- Develop and obtain approval of the Procurement Strategy providing value for money to inform the Water & Sanitation Infrastructure Management Plan.
- Review and recommend signing of Service Delivery Agreement/s.
- Consult Municipalities and identified stakeholders during initiation and commissioning phases.
- Finalise and approve all water and sanitisation infrastructure monitoring reports (performance and financial reports).
- Lead in conducting capacity building activities in water supply and sanitation sector policies and practices of Executing Agencies (EAs), including urban development. Manage social facilitation.
COMPETENCIES – BEHAVIOURAL
- Customer Service Orientation
- Self-Awareness and Self Control
- Strategic and Innovative Thinking
- Driving Delivery of Results
- Teamwork and Cooperation
COMPETENCIES – TECHNICAL
- Strategic Planning.
- Project Management
- Solutions Focused
- Business Acumen
- Planning and Organising
- Detailed Oriented
- Reporting & Communication
- Presentation Skills
Desired Skills:
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree