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Principal Engineer (PEIX)

Overview

Reference
PEIX

Salary
ZAR/annum + 0

Job Location
- South Africa -- Tshwane Metro -- Pretoria

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
24 February 2026

Closing date
24 Mar 2026 19:59


Key Roles & Responsibilities

Business Development

  • Build and maintain strategic client relationships.

  • Support business growth by marketing water engineering capabilities.

  • Provide specialist technical advisory services to clients.

  • Contribute to tender preparation and multidisciplinary bids.

Project Delivery

  • Lead and manage water sector projects from concept to completion.

  • Provide specialist technical direction and quality control.

  • Prepare and review designs, reports, specifications, and cost estimates.

  • Oversee procurement, contractor appointment, and site handover.

  • Manage commercial and technical execution of projects.

  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

  • Implement cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.

  • Conduct technical design reviews.

Project Governance, Quality & Safety

  • Ensure compliance with company procedures and risk management processes.

  • Maintain auditable project documentation aligned with Quality Management Systems.

  • Uphold Health & Safety standards in office and construction environments.

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Provide technical leadership and supervision to project teams.

  • Mentor and develop Engineers, Technologists, and Technicians.

  • Support continuous professional development initiatives.

  • Contribute to discipline standards, templates, and best practices.


Education & Qualifications

  • B.Eng, B.Tech, National Diploma, or National Higher Diploma in Engineering.

  • Professional Registration (e.g., Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng or equivalent).

  • Ongoing commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD).


Experience

  • Minimum 12 years of engineering experience.

  • At least 5 years post-professional registration experience.

  • Proven experience on large-scale and/or multidisciplinary projects.

  • Experience in both technical leadership and commercial project management.


Knowledge

  • Specialist knowledge of water and sanitation engineering principles.

  • Strong understanding of applicable local and international standards.

  • Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements.

  • Working knowledge of related engineering disciplines.

  • Understanding of contract administration and procurement processes.


Skills & Competencies

  • Strong project management and leadership skills.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement ability.

  • Commercial awareness and financial management capability.

  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage teams, risks, budgets, and deadlines effectively.

  • Strong technical report writing and presentation skills.


Contact information

Hridhaya