Duties and Responsibilities

Implement strategies as guided by the company’s strategic plan
Proactively develop and implement technical proposals and strategy for continuous growth and development of the water and wastewater network and delivery
Oversees planning and coordination of development of quality infrastructure, maintenance of engineering installations (capacity works) and related works.
Safeguard against Non-Revenue Water (NRW) through prompt repairs and maintenance.
Ensures that water and wastewater services infrastructure is operated and maintained to the required technical and regulatory standards.
Provides overall supervision of staff, contractors and consultants for all major works.
Guarantees quality and safety of water supplied to consumers.
Offers professional advice to management on the acquisition of capital assets and related issues.
Facilitate timely initiation and completion of technical audits and implementation of corrective actions as may be necessary.
Oversees preparation of departmental reports and budgets to facilitate decision
Executes performance management and review of staff within the technical division through performance contracts, appraisals and reviews.
Any other duties that maybe assigned by the Managing Director

Requirements for appointment

Be a Kenyan citizen
Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical /Water Engineering or related disciplines from a recognized institution.
Master’s Degree in the related field is an added advantage.
Registered Engineer/eligible for registration with EBK/IEK or equivalent professional body; in a good
Have at least eight (8) years' relevant experience, five (5) of which must have been in a Water utility

Personal Qualities, Skills and Competencies

Understanding of/experience in technical dimensions related to Water Engineering technology
Ability to leverage emerging technology including ICT, Engineering and other emerging innovations to improve operational efficiency, cost management and service
Understanding laws, regulations and standards applicable to water harvesting, treatment and distribution and able to put in place sound compliance framework.
Certified training in Operational Health and Safety (OHS) is preferred.
Sound knowledge of standards for water quality, sanitation etc.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution skills.
Flexibility to work in a field-based setup
Project management skills
Water CAD, Arch CAD, and Auto CAD Knowledge.
Proficient in MS office suite and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
High level of integrity and ethical conduct

Technical Manager

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