Website Knight Piesold
Knight Piésold is a global consulting firm that provides specialised services to the mining, power, water resources and infrastructure industries. We are engineers, environmental scientists, geoscientists and technologists who focus on creating value at every stage of a project through qualit… read morey driven, sustainable solutions. Established in 1921 in South Africa, we have expanded throughout the world, with 30 offices in 14 countries, namely Argentina, Australia, Botswana, Canada, Chile, Colombia, DRC, Ghana, Namibia, Peru, South Africa, Swaziland, USA, Vietnam and Zambia. At Knight Piésold, we work as one team, mobilizing local and global resources to meet the needs of each client. We work closely with our clients, understanding unique project characteristics within the context of today’s global business environment. With a commitment to safety, quality and technical excellence, Knight Piésold specialises in creating customised solutions at every stage of a project life cycle, while delivering sustainable, bottom-line results. We have led numerous award-winning projects to completion and have fostered many long-term client relationships that hold strong today.
About the job
Due to our exponential growth, we are hiring at the senior management level. Knight Piésold South Africa is looking to appoint a Regional Manager to manage and grow our KZN office who will report to the Managing Director of Knight Piésold South Africa.
Minimum requirements:
Minimum qualification: BSc Eng/ B Eng/ BTech Eng (Civil).
ECSA registered professional, ideally with a minimum of 5 years post-registration experience.
Minimum of 12 years’ experience in the water sector.
Proven experience in business development / client relations.
Project Management experience.
Experience in managing technical teams.
Experience in pumps and pipelines will be an advantage.
Must be willing to travel.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the KZN operation to ensure growth, sustainability and profitability.
Marketing and work search (current and new markets) for the division and Knight Piésold.
Build the client base and retain existing clients.
Oversee all projects to ensure that they are controlled, adhering to quality standards, minimize risks and ensure that projects are completed within budget and are on time.
Ensure deliverables meet our client’s requirements/industry standards.
To manage WIP and debtors to contribute to the profitability of the company.
Ensure work produced by the department is of a high technical standard.
Staff management and mentoring.
Technical review, report and proposal writing.
Submission of monthly financial projections and other management reporting as required.
Collaboration with section managers and sector leads in support of South African business strategy.
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