Chief Engineer Bulk Waste Water, Johannesburg

PURPOSE
Provide technical leadership in managing a team of specialists within a cluster of bulk wastewater/ Sewer systems
/ Pump-station design in carrying out specialized engineering designs in a professional, efficient and cost-effective
manner to ensure

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning of portfolio of bulk waste water to ensure readiness for implementation of projects/programmes. Define
technical resource requirements to identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems
including the procurement /engagement of external resources required for effective delivery of
projects/programmes. Manage projects as per the relevant provisions of Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and
Procurement Management (FIDPM) from stages 5-9 and ensure that projects designs are done on time and to
specifications and are cost effective. Ensure that construction is carried out to the required quality and standards
by deploying adequate site supervision personnel. Ensure monthly reports are prepared and submitted on time.
Manage and maintain the reporting in iPPM® for projects under portfolio and be able to generate reports as per
Management requirements and ensure reports are submitted on time. Initiate the development and implementation
of cost management controls by staff before certifying payments for service providers. Monitor and review
performance of service providers under portfolio in line with respective Service Level Agreements where applicable.
Ensure Bulk Waste Water Standards, for both materials and designs, are regularly updated and approved at the
Standards Committee. Ensure record drawings are produced for all completed projects handled by the cluster.
Engage with the wider technical expertise across the company to achieve optimal performance and results.
Develop and maintain an effective interface, communication and relationships between the cluster and other
departments e.g. Infrastructure Planning, Project Management Unit, Contracts Management Unit, and Operations
for efficiency in service delivery. Ensure staff development and training by identifying training needs and suitable
courses. Mentor and develop staff and bursar students and identify requirements for skills development under the
implementation of key performance indicators for each area of responsibility to achieve the set targets. Manage
staff performance, conduct performance appraisals, and identify training needs. Also perform disciplinary
processes where necessary in terms of the conditions of service.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Essential qualifications and experience:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering OR Bachelor
Engineering Degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/ Chemical OR Bachelor of Technology in
Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering
Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist
10 years must be in bulk wastewater (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Process) design,
5 years in construction management and leading a technical team throughout the project
lifecycle of bulk wastewater projects,
Computer literacy in use of design packages such Techno CAD/AutoCAD/Civil Designer/Civil
3D and