Re-Advertisement : Manager - Water Cycle Management (O Band) at Rand Water

Minimum Requirements

• A formal engineering qualification (B Eng: Civil, BTech: Civil Engineering, BSc Civil Eng of Water Engineering degree)
• A Project Management Qualification (Diploma, Degree, or Project Management Professional- PMP) or Professional Registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Profession.
• A Professional Registration (or eligibility to be registered) with the Engineering Council of SA
• At least 10 years’ experience in all sectors of the water sector.
• Experience in Local Authority structures and Local Authority modus operandi.10 years’ experience in the water cycle management field.

Desirable qualifications are:

• Advanced Management Programme
• Masters in Civil Engineering will be an added advantage.

Primary Duties

• Lead the implementation of Water Demand Management (WDM) in line with National Strategy which defines WDM as the adaptation and implementation of a strategy by a water institution or consumer to influence the water demand and usage of water in order to meet any of the following objectives: economic efficiency, social development, social equity, environmental protection, sustainability of water supply and services and political acceptability.
• Lead the successful execution of Water Cycle Management functions for Rand Water and external clients (DWA and Municipalities) relating to:
• Water balance audits i.e., Automated Meter Reading
• Internal water balances;
• Water Use Efficiency Model
• Information systems i.e. Meter data validations;
• Ensuring the sustainability of water services;
• Making water services affordable;
• Biological remediation;
• Integrated resource management;
• Capacity building;
• Community awareness & education;
• Water Demand Management & Water Conservation (Metering management, Pipe reinforcement, Zone management, Pressure management, Leak management)
• Manage the successful execution of recoverable projects relating to Water Cycle Management on a Cost Recovery Basis.
• Create a culture of Water Cycle Management in Rand Water as well as amongst its customers.
• Source funding for Water Cycle Management activities.
• Manage business opportunities in Water Cycle Management.
• Assist other departments and divisions in Rand Water with expertise in water loss prevention.
• Decision Limits (Accountability) in line with delegated authority, for authorisation of work and procurement of goods and services.
• Human resource management for staff recruitment, performance management, succession planning, retention, training, and development.
• Perform management by:
• Performing stakeholder management (external and internal)
• Aligning strategic objectives with deliverables of project objectives
• Managing the resources (people and money) in the Section

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling Programmes;
• Good knowledge of water conservation and demand management
• Good knowledge of both Programme and Project management methods including PMBOK, MSP (Managing successful programs), and Projects in Controlled Environments 2 (PRINCE2);
• Computer competent in Project Management software (Advanced Level of SAP Project Systems, Enterprise Project Management Tools, and MS Excel);
• Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures;
• Knowledge and application of all water services-related legislation;
• Sound business management knowledge.
• A strong grasp of compliance issues and

Skills

• Sound business case development and approvals skills;
• Good understanding of the procurement process including negotiation with 3rd parties;
• Sufficient seniority and credibility to advise Project teams on their Projects in relation to the Programme;
• Programme management principles
• Strategic Management Skills;
• Good Interpersonal skills;
• Excellent co-ordination and facilitation skills, to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary sector and with various stakeholders;
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills