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Water Services Manager

Digby Wells Environmental

Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 16 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 13 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate individual to manage and develop the water services capabilities so we can deliver world-class services to our clients globally. Our people are at the heart of our business. We are looking for someone who loves to develop manage and get the best from their team.

Requirements

Effectively manage and review projects using the organisations methodology and principles ensuring they are delivered on time within budget and against our quality standards.
Act as a key accounts manager for designated clients through regular meetings networking and fulfilling a project sponsor role.
Provide project reporting and analytics to relevant stakeholders on the divisions progress.
Effective financial management of the divisions operations this includes budgeting forecasting analysis etc.
Effective people management this includes development recruitment coaching and mentoring succession planning and performance management.
Ensure implementation effectiveness and relevance of quality management system for the division.
Grow our market share through upselling and cross-selling the organisations services to new and existing clients.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure implementation effectiveness and relevance of quality management system for the division.
Management of workload schedules for the division thereby ensuring effective workforce planning can be undertaken.
Research new technological and legal developments and trends and communicate this to relevant stakeholders.
Manage the development growth and technical output of the groundwater modelling geophysics geochemistry and surface water units.
Provide specialist studies that integrate into the EIA process as well as standalone specialist products.

Skills

Strong leadership capability with the ability to mentor coach and develop employees.
Sound knowledge of applicable country legislation and international standards relating to environmental management mining and water.
Understanding of financial management principles including budgeting cost control and commercial awareness.
Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver projects within agreed scope budget and timelines.
Excellent interpersonal skills including approachability patience and the ability to build positive relationships.
Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong report-writing skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
Client-centric approach with the ability to identify opportunities and promote relevant services.
Ability to influence negotiate and manage stakeholder expectations.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Innovative and solution-oriented mindset.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Qualifications

A Post Graduate degree in Hydrogeology/ Water Science/ Hydrology or similar. Management Development Programme (MDP) or similar qualification (beneficial).
Project Management Certificate (beneficial).
Registered with a professional body such as SACNASP.

Work Experience

10 years or more in the relevant field preferably within consulting would be beneficial.
At least 10 years conducting specialist investigations.
At least five years exposure to the mining industry.
Five or more years management experience as well as experience leading teams of 5 staff. Experience managing managers would be beneficial.