EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (5-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

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EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (5-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

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VACANCY: EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (5-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

Salary 2.1 Million CTC

Based in Polokwane

Are you a seasoned professional with expertise in water and wastewater treatment, operations, and maintenance? We’re seeking an exceptional leader to join our team at CORPORATION. If you’re passionate about water resource management, strategic oversight, and infrastructure care, read on!

Minimum Job Requirements:

• BEng/BSc (Eng) in Chemical/Civil Engineering or BSc(Hons) in Chemistry, Microbiology, or Environmental Science.
• 10–15 years’ experience in water and wastewater treatment, with at least 5 years in senior managerial roles.
• Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA or Professional Natural Scientist registration with SACNASP.
• Additional advantage: MEng/MSc (Eng) (Chemical/Civil Engineering) or MSc (Chemistry, Microbiology, or Environment Science).
• Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge Required:

• Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulation, and Water Services Act.
• Assets care and management.
• Drinking water quality management.
• Human Resources.
• Financial Management and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

Competencies:

• Change management.
• Engineering principles.
• Project and program management.
• Strategic management.
• People management.
• Financial management.
• Experience in a business/public sector environment with extensive infrastructure assets.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, report writing, and presentation skills.

Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you’ll:

• Lead water demand management and conservation efforts.
• Coordinate operations and maintenance across all CORPORATION water supply regions.
• Ensure compliance with Water Use license agreements.
• Oversee prompt and cost-effective work for clients.
• Manage water sales and revenue targets.
• Ensure laboratory compliance (ISO 17025, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001).
• Uphold drinking water quality standards (SANS 241).
• Compile comprehensive quarterly reports for the Board.
• Lead budgeting processes and monitor budget utilization.
• Optimize CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
• Develop departmental risk profiles.
• Conduct annual strategic planning.
• Drive effective project management.
• Oversee infrastructure care and management.
• Align policies and procedures with regulations and our business model.
• Uphold legal compliance, ethical standards, and confidentiality.