Project Manager, Future Water Institute, Civil Engineering, EBE

The Future Water Institute at the University of Cape Town invites applications for a Project Manager to be based at the Water Hub in Franschhoek.

Job Description

This full-time contract position offers an exciting opportunity to support an ambitious demonstration project on the Food-Energy-Water-Waste Nexus (FEWW).

The successful candidate will lead, coordinate, and deliver scientific research and innovation activities across multiple work packages.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Environmental engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Agriculture, or related field.
• Demonstrable skills and experience in managing projects.
• Strong quantitative and experimental research skills.
• Experience in NBS treatment systems, biogas production, environmental monitoring, soil/water analysis, or hydrological/environmental modelling.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• South African citizenship or eligibility to work in South Africa.
• Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage water reclamation and ecosystem restoration activities.
• Manage resource recovery components.
• Conduct market potential assessments.
• Research reporting, capacity-building, and outreach.
• General site supervision and operations.

The annual cost of employment for this fixed-term contract, including benefits, ranges between R639,581 and R752,447.