About the Company
We are seeking a Principal – Water Infrastructure to join our Pretoria office and lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering high-impact water and sanitation projects, lead strategic growth initiatives, and drive business development within the water sector.
About the Role
The role is ideal for a senior water professional with both deep technical expertise and strong leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and grow a team of engineers and project managers.
- Manage and deliver a range of water infrastructure projects from design through implementation.
- Provide technical and strategic oversight across water infrastructure projects.
- Drive effective project implementation, addressing risk factors and overseeing the technical planning process.
- Continuously improve project delivery by incorporating international best practices.
Growth and Business Development
Drive growth of existing service offerings and identify business opportunities.Develop and implement strategies aligned with the organisation's vision.Build and maintain strong relationships with key public sector stakeholders (e.g. municipalities, water boards).Lead strategic initiatives that support organisational expansion and sector leadership.Business Operations
Provide operational leadership to support delivery and expansion of services.Identify and implement improvements to enhance business performance.Oversee risk management of operational matters.Contribute to talent development through coaching, mentoring, and leadership support.Collaborate with senior leadership as a thought partner on key decisions and strategic direction.Qualifications and Experience
Honours or Masters degree in Civil Engineering.Professionally Registered Engineer (local or international).10+ years' experience in water / wastewater infrastructure.Demonstrated experience working with public and private sector clients.Comprehensive knowledge of water governance, utility models, infrastructure finance and regulatory compliance, with demonstrated ability to apply this experience.International experience is a key requirement.Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams.Strong experience and proven track record in client engagement, business development, and risk management (technical and commercial).Pay range and compensation package
Negotiable and based on the candidate's qualifications and years of relevant experience.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Bigen is a transformative, purpose-driven organisation dedicated to fostering inclusive growth and meaningful change. As part of our ongoing commitment to Employment Equity, we actively promote the representation and inclusion of individuals from designated groups, including persons with disabilities.
Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates who enhance the diversity of our workforce.
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