Principal Professional Officer at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• BTech or degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional registration will serve as an advantage
• At least eight (8) years appropriate experience, involving sound working knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and procedures, including contract administration (GCC) and staff management
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead and think independently; provide strategic direction; and effectively and efficiently organise, analyse, set goals, administer, guide, integrate and implement systems, plans, standards and procedures
• Proficiency and competency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and SharePoint
• A valid driver’s licence with own reliable transport and the ability to travel extensively to city sites

Key Performance Areas

• Respond to enquiries and requests, report writing, compile presentations and record keeping
• Communicate with internal and external clients, i.e. colleagues, clients, councillors, developers, etc.
• Water distribution network analysis and performance assessments
• Monitor and assess operational efficiencies in the water distribution system and pressure management zones towards extending asset lifespan and reduce supply disruptions
• Project management, including needs analysis, feasibility, scoping, technical specification, procurement, implementation, administration and close out for network upgrades, rehabilitation and replacements
• Assessment and recommendations for approval of development  applications
• Implementation, monitoring and compliance to Service Level Agreements
• Corporate and statutory compliance
• Supervision, including work allocation and performance management of reporting staff