Chief Engineer: Water Metering Districts: WASA20866 needed at City of Ekurhuleni

Minimum Requirements:

• B Tech/ BSc/ B Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent relevant qualification NQF 7
• Professional Registration (Pr. Tech Eng/Pr. Eng.)/ Eligible to register with ECSA
• Applicable driver’s licence
• Computer literacy.
• 6 years’ experience in a similar environment, of which 2 years in management

Core Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall strategic and technical planning, organising, leading and controlling of water meter installation, maintenance, supply chain, design and revenue protection in the division
• Develop, drive, implement and monitor the effectiveness of metering relate projects, customer education programs and economic development projects
• Ensure enforcement, execution and compliance of related Water Services by-laws, legislation etc.
• Develop, monitor and advise on revenue operations delivery framework and strategy, ensuring compliance to practises, procedures
• Compile metering projects and metering related reports for the division
• Assess projects and initiatives and making recommendations in terms of cost, benefit and risk analysis ensuring alignment to business objectives
• Manage and control the revenue protection measures to maximize income for Council as guided by metering policies
• Ensure capital based allocations will be aimed at making the water metering effective for sustainable revenue generation
• Develop operational targets in support of tactical delivery plans and organisational strategic objectives in partnership with divisional leadership
• Establish and manage strategic internal and external relationships inclusive of customer, service provider and relevant legislative agencies and structures
• Apply developed policy and practices through effective process design and via appropriate delivery systems and provide feedback
• Provide feedback on governance, risk and compliance practices and escalate unresolved issues via appropriate channels for investigation and resolution