Jobs at Water and Sewerage Company (PTY) Ltd , Deadline 31st October 2016

Director Enterprise Projects Management

The Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) invites applications from suitably qualified local candidates for the following position: Director Enterprise Projects Management at WASCO.

Key responsibilities:

Liaises with the Government Ministries and  International agencies including financiers over donor funded projects or with specific donor contributions to the Company, in so far as his/her Division is concerned.
Directs the designs of in-house projects which are generally funded by Government of Lesotho and WASCO.
Monitors  progress of on-going projects to ensure adherence to schedule, designs and financial disbursements.
Initiates the preparation of terms of reference for invitation of consultants to design and supervises the construction of some projects, which address the deficiencies within the WASCO infrastructure.
Approves the interim payment certificates for all measured works during the implementation of the projects.
Endorses the projects completion certificates for all work done by external contractors and WASCO staff.
Monitors  compliance by the Company to the relevant Laws of Lesotho, which expression includes the employees and where appropriate, agents or contractors, and  advise on corrective measures (if necessary) and monitor remedial measures (if any).
Recommends the results of the evaluation of proposals for selection of preferred consultants for design and supervision and preferred contractors for implementation of construction to the  Chief Executive.
Presents to the Board of Directors of WASCO, for approval, the evaluation reports of selected contractors and consultants to carry out different construction works within WASCO.
Ensures distribution of as-built drawings and operation manuals of all completed projects to Operations and Maintenance Division.
Ensures all reporting requirements are done by all.
Develops and reviews operational plans for the division to facilitate implementation of the  Annual Business Plan.
Coordinates and integrates divisional activities in order to achieve synergies and efficiencies of divisional activities.
Develops, reviews and updates all divisional policies and procedures and establish systems to enhance management and delivery of work in the division.
Provides leadership and management to the Division by setting clear goals and direction for the Division.

Qualifications & Experience

A Degree in Civil Engineering plus Post Graduate Degree in any Engineering Discipline/Business Administration.
A minimum of five years working experience in a similar role.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

Strategic Leadership Capability and Decision-Making
Risk Management and Organisational Governance
Strategic Financial Management
Client Orientation and Customer Focus
People Leadership and Empowerment
Change Management
Strategic Communication
Environmental and Health and Safety consciousness

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Submission of Applications

Interested candidates should send an application letter, a detailed CV, names of two Referees and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts to:

The Director Human Resources

Water and Sewerage Company (PTY) Ltd

P.O. Box 426

Maseru 100

The closing date for submissions of applications is 31st October 2016

Disclaimers:

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Correspondence will be directed to short-listed candidates only.
Selection interviews for short-listed candidates will be at a date, time and place determined by WASCO.
Short-listed candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in the CV.
WASCO reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified.
The employment of successful candidate is subject to positive police clearance.