Planning Manager: Works – REF: JWEX02/202526 at Johannesburg Water

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigation of Wastewater Treatment Works capacity in order to support the development of CoJ. Identify the need for major treatment capacity expansion projects for WWTW by monitoring and projecting sewage flows, estimate cost and ensure that budget provision is timeously in place for implementation.
• Investigate the condition of existing WWTW facilities and implement solutions where necessary in accordance with JW’s Asset Management Strategy. Investigate, prioritise and estimate costs of projects, draw up and update annually a 5-year infrastructure repair/ replacement programme. Appoint and manage external consultants for investigations iro WWTW infrastructure. Manage progress and expenditure through to completion of project. Preparation and compilation of the Capex programme (annual, 3- & 5-year budget) for WWTWs. Identify and prioritise proposed projects in liaison with Operations Department and produce cost estimates.
• Project initiation and monitoring of WWTW Capital Projects. Initiate monitoring of projects to ensure compliance with planning objectives. Ensure compliance with relevant company policies and procedures. Contribute to monthly progress report. Contribute to quarterly Capex reports. Submit monthly HR reports. Attend external infrastructure related forums: Promote, present and defend JW and CoJ interests. Management of planning legislation compliance.
• Develop and manage the section’s operating budget. Develop and manage WWTW capital budget Develop individual and team competencies individual and team performance. Ensure compliance with HR and IR policies and procedures. Adhere to Employment Equity Plan Adhere to recruitment and selection policy and procedures. Develop and implement Succession Plan

JOB REQUIREMENTS: ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• B Tech/ BEng/BSc Civil engineering (NQF 7)
• 8 years’ post qualification experience in Civil Engineering environment of which 3 are predominately in Wastewater Treatment Works planning environment.
• Preparations of budget, management of technical staff.
• Professionally Registered with ECSA
• Valid Driver’s License