Job Description

Location: Thabazimbi

Duration: 3-5 year project

Overview

We’re looking for a seasoned professional with 15+ years of experience in South Africa’s

water infrastructure sector — someone who understands the nuances of long-standing

stakeholder relationships, is fluent in Afrikaans, and brings deep technical insight shaped

by years of hands-on delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Lead on-site construction activities for pump stations, coordinating between civil, mechanical, and E&I teams to ensure schedule and specification compliance.
• Oversee civil works including site clearance, construction of pump wells, control rooms, and ancillary structures to project specifications.
• Supervise mechanical installations, including centrifugal pumps, piping systems, valves, cranes, and HVAC systems for operational readiness.
• Manage the electrical, control, and instrumentation works such as high-voltage switchgear, SCADA integration, fire detection systems, and VSDs.
• Implement site-based safety protocols, conduct regular training and inspections, and proactively mitigate safety risks.
• Act as the liaison between construction teams, design consultants, project supervision teams, and client representatives; ensure clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
• Coordinate with community stakeholders to resolve disturbances and maintain positive local engagement.
• Maintain construction documentation, submit progress, quality, and safety reports, and archive technical records in line with company requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction and installation of mechanical and electrical equipment in bulk water pipeline projects, specifically pump stations.
• Fluency/First Language Afrikaans is a big advantage.
• Experience must include rotating equipment, pumps, related piping systems, HVAC installations, and commissioning.
• Exposure to electrical installations, including motors, VSDs, and electrical reticulation systems.
• Qualification in a relevant trade, or diploma/degree (NQF Level 6 or equivalent) in Construction Management or Engineering. Foreign qualifications must be SAQA-accredited.
• Professional registration with ECSA or SACPCMP (advantageous).
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on site and deliver technically complex pump station infrastructure.
• Willingness to be site-based in Limpopo for the duration of the project.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of a landmark municipal water infrastructure project with tangible socio-economic impact.
• A challenging and rewarding site-based role with autonomy and strategic influence.
• Multicultural, high-performance team environment.