Job Description To lead the Dams and Hydropower Sector in delivering engineering projects and ensuring sustainable business growth.
Provides strong technical leadership and is considered to be a competent professional in their field.
Act as a Project Manager /Director on medium to large-sized projects
Responsible for financial management of projects in the sector
Work collaboratively at both an internal and external, client-facing level, developing new client relationships and maintaining existing networks within the business.
Ensure all quality assurance processes are followed, delivering on time and within budget for design projects.
Support the business development and selling initiatives to expand work assignments, including managing client relationships and expectations.
Prepare proposals and participate in the development of bids and technical write-ups for proposals
Guide and mentor junior engineers and designers, contributing to the growth of our talent pipeline.
Main duties
Business Management:
P&L management of Dams and Hydropower
Sector forecasting of revenue and expenditure
Budget planning
Management of project invoicing
Management of accounts receivable
Strategic planning.
 
Team Management:
Responsible to manage and lead the Dams and Hydropower team
Personnel performance management
Develop and ensure good team morale and spirit
Utilization forecasting and team management
Personnel skill assessment and development.
Project Management:
Successful completion of projects
Quality management according to the company procedures
Mentoring and guidance of project managers in a project director role.
Business development:
Engagement of potential and existing clients on future projects both locally in the African market and supporting our Global business with pursuits.
Business Opportunity management
Opportunity risk assessment
Proposal management
Sourcing of partners for opportunities.
Bid cost estimation Engineering:
Mentoring of project team
Approval and sign-off of design
Review of design/study reports.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
At least 15 years’ experience in dams/hydropower and general water engineering
Fluent in English (ability to speak/write French will be an added benefit)
Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and meeting delivery requirements.
Management experience of teams of 10 people or more.
Ability to and interest in guiding and mentoring junior engineers and designers, contributing to the growth of our talent pipeline
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in civil/mechanical engineering (Master’s degree will be preferred)
Professionally Registered with ECSA or relevant professional body
Registration as an Approved Professional Person (South Africa) or equivalent