Deputy Project Manger: Water Services Infrastructure Development and Refurbishnment Programmes Job at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 7 qualification in Civil Engineering or a postgraduate diploma in Project Management. Five (5) years managerial experience in engineering project management environment. Experience in infrastructure related projects (Planning and construction). The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. 

Duties

• Provide support in the implementation of water services infrastructure grant programmes in the provincial operations. Provide support in the development of project planning by participating in feasibility studies, implementation studies, technical reports and design. Promote partnerships between government, public entities, private sector and civil society regarding water services infrastructure grant programmes. Assure that water services infrastructure grant programmes are budgeted for in medium term expenditure framework. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of all water services infrastructure development programmes in the provincial operations.
• Fast track integrated regional bulk planning and implementation processes to ensure that implementation targets are met. Confirm the governance and intergovernmental structures for service delivery in the region. Define and determine the roles and responsibilities of the different water sector role players within the Water Targets and Regional Bulk Programme implementation. Respond to queries by water services management and stakeholders.
• Ensure project implementation and financial management, coordination and planning; Ensure the finalization of project readiness studies. (Project ready for implementation, Priority Projects not ready for implementation, Future project nomination and prioritization, ensuring alignment with other programmes). Coordination of project specific feasibility studies and implementation planning; Compile monthly, Quarterly and Annually progress reports on the implementation of regional bulk infrastructure projects