The jobholder will be responsible for management of Non-Revenue Water (NRW), development and implementation of NRW reduction strategies NRW policy enforcement. The Assistant Manager Non-Revenue Water will report to the Managing Director and parallel to Chief Manager Technical Services and Chief Manager Commercial Services and supervising the NRW and leak Detection Assistant
- Spearhead establishment of the NRW management unit, including plans and targets with workable succession plans;
- Ensure safe custody, maintenance and administration of the pooled NRW reduction resources such as leak detection and flow measurement equipment;
- Take the lead in field NRW reduction operations;
- Propose various interventions necessary to be incorporated in the various projects and utilities (old or new) at the different levels of the project cycle i.e. design, implementation, operation or maintenance.
- Develop/improve and strictly enforce policies and procedures on: Meter reading/servicing/testing/replacement, disconnection/reconnection, pipeline status inspections/maintenance, leaks/bursts establishment and repairs, illegal connections, 100% metering by THIWASCO in its daily operation;
- Apply data analytics techniques to prepare and submit monthly NRW reports,
- Disseminate new and modern information and techniques for NRW reduction and management to the entire WSP fraternity.
- Perform any other related duties that the supervisor may assign.
Required Qualifications Experience and Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Management, Water Engineering, or equivalent qualifications from a reputable and accredited University;
- Experience of not less than Five (5) years, three (3) of which must be in a leadership on Non-revenue management position in the Public Service or Private sector;
- Proficiency in ICT