Technical expertise:

• Project management expertise required in resilient cities and water infrastructure projects;

• Provide knowledge and experience-based competency to perform project management-specific consultancy services;

• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in- and outside Royal HaskoningDHV in the disciplines required to deliver projects. This includes the link with data science and digital services;

• Actively explore opportunities to apply a Digital Way of Working in projects, identify internal and external needs and organise efforts to automate and standardize processes or make them more efficient, and

• Raise brand awareness in Royal HaskoningDHV relevant sectors.

Capacity Building:

• Be a team player and contribute to the skill development and transfer of knowledge of the climate resilience team by mentoring junior and midlevel professionals;

• Actively share your knowledge and experience with your team;

• Create a learning environment where colleagues are trained and can be developed to independent resources.

Proposals and Project Management:

• Prepare or lead preparation of proposals and tenders.

• Act as project manager for climate resilience and water services projects in Business Line Water South Africa.

Job Requirements

Desired Qualifications and Professional Registration

• BEng/BSc/BTech Civil
• PMP
• 8-10 years’ post-qualification experience
• Professional registration with ECSA or working toward this
• Be able to consistently deliver high quality, accurate and timely work
• Ability to work in English and Afrikaans
• Willingness to travel within the Southern Cape
• Resident in George
• Must have valid drivers’ license and own vehicle

Behaviours and Values Required

• Great communicator, especially with clients
• External orientation and entrepreneurship i.e. commercially astute with a strong marketing, growth and profit orientation
• Emotional intelligence and inspiring others i.e. lead by example, shows cultural sensitivity and stimulates a diverse and inclusive culture
• Learning agility and growth mindset i.e. respond and develop in line with changing circumstances and what is needed for RHDHV
• An energetic and enthusiastic team player who is willing to collaborate with and work across Advisory Groups in the Company.

Royal HaskoningDHV is an equal opportunity provider that embraces and encourages personal skills, talents, and different perspectives in its workforce.