Technical Services Manager at Meru Water and Sewerage Services (MEWASS)

Overall purpose of the Job: Reporting to the General Manager, the position holder will plan, direct, co-ordinate, control and manage the Trust’s operations and maintenance of infrastructure in order to supply water and sewerage services to the required standards and in compliance with the Trust’s policy while cost saving and surpassing targets.

Key Assignments:

a) Developing and reviewing departmental policies, strategies and action plans that are in keeping with overall mission and objectives of MEWASS.

b) Co-ordinating of rehabilitation, augmentation and extension works on the water supply and sewerage infrastructure.

c) Producing and supplying high quality water to customers in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with the legal as well as firm’s provisions.

d) Proper collection, treatment and disposal of sewerage in accordance with legal and Trust’s provisions and at minimal costs.

e) Developing a customer focus to provision of services.

f) Managing the Trust’s assets through effective maintenance and repairs. installation and replacement as well as undertaking technical audits.

g) Preparing comprehensive departmental reports, including engineering budgets to facilitate decision-making.

h) Responsible for developing the departmental staff through supervision. appraising and identifying their training and development needs.

Requirements and desired skills:

• BSc holder in Civil or Water Engineering from a recognized university and preferably registered by the Engineer's Registration Board (ERB) and/or member of Institution of            Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
• Minimum 8 years' experience in successful operation and maintenance of water supply and sewerage infrastructure and having demonstrated high standard of professional              competence and administrative ability.
• Computer literacy a must, including use of relevant engineering software.
• Knowledge of GIS system will be an added advantage.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity by submitting clearance certificates from:
1. Ethics and Anti-Corruption commission (EACC)
2. Higher Education Loans Board (liELB)
3. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
4. Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
5. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Attractive remuneration package commensurate with the above qualification and experience requirements will be offered to the successful applicant