General Manager - Engineering & Strategy

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements technical goals and strategies as guided by the company’s corporate plan, mission and vision.
• Safeguards sound corporate governance by identifying risks and implementing proper controls to mitigate those risks.
• Spearheads formulation, implementation, enforcement and review of sound water and wastewater systems, policies and procedures.
• Proactively develop and implement technical proposals and solutions for continuous growth and development of the water and wastewater network and delivery mechanisms.
• Oversees planning and coordination of development of quality infrastructure, maintenance of engineering installments (capacity works) and related issues.
• Safeguards against Non-Revenue Water (NRW) through prompt pipeline repairs/maintenance, complete and accurate metering of all consumers.
• Ensures that water and wastewater services infrastructure is operated and maintained to the required technical and regulatory standards.
• Provides technical expertise and advice in the acquisition of contractors and consultants for major water and wastewater works.
• 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.
• Facilitates 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 making.
• 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 from time to time.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical /Water Engineering or related disciplines from a recognized institution.
• Related Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Registered Engineers with EBK/IEK or equivalent professional body; in a good standing.
• Certificate in Computer application.
• At least eight (8) years of similar experience, five (5) of which should have been in a management position in a busy and dynamic work environment.

Candidates, who meet the above specifications and have the drive to join a highly motivated work team, should submit their applications and CV including a reliable telephone and e-mails contact of self and at least three (3) referees, to reach us on or before addressed to:

The Managing Director,
Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Co. Ltd,
P.O Box 1100-80100,
MOMBASA