Assistant Technical Manager Job at Tavevo Water and Sewerage Company Limited

The Assistant Technical Manager will report to the Technical Manager.

Terms of Offer:

The job is on 3 years’ contract renewable based on performance. Remuneration shall be negotiable and within the Water Sector Regulations.
Key responsibilities:

In liaison with the Technical Manager:

• Directing, coordinating, controlling and managing the company’s Technical operations and maintenance of infrastructure to ensure that water and sewerage services are provided to the required standards.
• Will take overall responsibility in maintaining of water service provision infrastructure in the County.
• Managing construction works, either by using external consultants or company resources.
• Management of company assets like plants and machinery through effective maintenance and repair.
• Developing programs that will ensure efficient utilization of assets and overall infrastructure.
• Establishment of necessary staffing needs for the department and ensuring there is well trained and efficient work force.
• Developing a customer focus programme on the provision of services by creating and maintaining good working relationship with them
• Developing departmental strategies, policies and plans to facilitate achievement of overall company objective.
• Ensuring compliance with legal statues and regulations set that Govern the water industry.
• Provide Technical guidance necessary in development of new products necessary in achieving Company strategies.
• Work with other Team members to ensure Non Revenue water is reduced to target levels.
• Preparation of project proposals and technical reports to the Technical manager.

Qualifications:

• Must have Bachelor’s degree Civil/Mechanical/Water engineering from a recognized university and a registered engineer.
• Proficiency in computer applications, knowledge of Auto CAD will be an added advantage.
• Should have at least 3 years’ experience with utility operations and at least 1 year in senior management.
• Have demonstrated project management skills and hands on experience of managing contractors and consultants.
• A self-driven person with high need for achievement.
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on integrity.