Planning and Development Support Engineer (Civil Engineering) x 1
Planning and Development Support Engineer (Civil Engineering) x 1
6 months fixed term contract
Planning & Development Division
Based at Head Office
Salary Negotiable
Minimum Qualifications:
• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification in a technical field related to Amatola Water’s core business
Preferred Qualifications:
• Engineering Professional registration or eligibility with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or the South
African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP)
• Higher degree or diploma/certificate in Engineering Management e.g. PMP, MBA, MBL or equivalent
Minimum Experience:
• Minimum 15 years’ infrastructure experience of which 10 years should be in a management position and at least 5 of
these in the water sector
• Extensive public sector Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management experience, specifically in relation to
Water Services
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Executive Manager: Planning & Development the appointee will:
• Provide support and coaching in the following areas:
• Infrastructure planning and design
• Project management
• Water Resources management
• Environmental management
• Scientific Services management
• Institutional and social development
• Marketing and business development support
• Employee Management
• Analyse existing contracts, contractual disputes, litigations,bid reports and specifications, with recommendations;
• Report on high level risk & compliance management issues
• Monitor legislative framework
• Advise on stakeholder communication and interaction;
Other requirements:
• Planning and Project Management
• Contract management expertise
• Organisational skills, sound analytical thinking and problem
• Good communication and interpersonal relations skills
• Computer literacy, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Available to work immediately on contract basis
• Executive Management skills
• Sound financial management skills
• Good knowledge of working in a political environment
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license
• Coaching experience
• Municipal experience
