UWM 49/26 Principal Professional Officer

ELIGIBILITY

Qualified Candidates

CLOSING DATE

04.09.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

UWM 49/26 External

SALARY

R 1370030.00 - R 1905266.00

DEPARTMENT

Project Management Office

: UWM

DIRECTORATE

URBAN WASTE

MANAGEMENT

UWM 49/26 Principal Professional Officer

Requirements

• BEng, BSc Engineering, BTech Engineering, or equivalent

degree qualification in the Engineering/Built Environment field.

• Professional registration with ECSA as a Pr Tech Eng or Pr Eng.
• 8 to 10 years' relevant experience gained after obtaining the

first relevant tertiary qualification.

• Extensive experience managing projects ranging from

approximately R40 million to R150 million and above.

• Proven experience in capital project planning, implementation,

contract management and engineering management.

• Sound knowledge of: Municipal infrastructure development

processes; Project and programme management

methodologies; Contract administration and construction

management; Environmental and waste management legislation.

• Valid driver's licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop and implement infrastructure provision plans.
• Lead feasibility studies and infrastructure planning initiatives
• Support long-term infrastructure and capital investment planning.
• Manage site identification, acquisition, zoning, permitting,

and environmental approval processes.

• Develop project implementation plans, budgets, cash flows,

and schedules.

• Prepare project briefs and specifications.
• Manage consultant procurement and appointment processes.
• Lead the execution and commissioning of capital infrastructure

projects.

• Monitor construction quality, budget expenditure, timelines, safety,

and environmental compliance.

• Manage project risks and address implementation challenges.
• Contract Management and Advisory Services
• Stakeholder Liaison and Engagement
• Evaluate innovative technologies and infrastructure solutions

from industry stakeholders.

• Manage project budgets, cash flows, and capital funding

requirements.

• Conduct research into industry best practices and emerging

technologies.