General Manager – Engineering & Strategy Job MOWASSCO

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Position: General Manager – Engineering & Strategy
No. Of Posts 1
Job Grade 2
Division: Engineering
Reporting To: Managing Director
Terms Of Employment: Five (5) year contract

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Implements technical goals and strategies as guided by the company’s corporate plan, mission and vision.
• Safeguards sound corporate governance by identifying risks and implementing proper controls to mitigate those risks.
• Spearheads formulation, implementation, enforcement and review of sound water and wastewater systems, policies and procedures.
• Proactively develop and implement technical proposals and solutions for continuous growth and development of the water and wastewater network and delivery mechanisms.
• Oversees planning and coordination of development of quality infrastructure, maintenance of engineering installments (capacity works) and related issues.
• Safeguards against Non-Revenue Water (NRW) through prompt pipeline repairs/maintenance, complete and accurate metering of all consumers.
• Ensures that water and wastewater services infrastructure is operated and maintained to the required technical and regulatory standards.
• Provides technical expertise and advice in the acquisition of contractors and consultants for major water and wastewater works.
• Provides overall supervision of staff, contractors and consultants for all major works.
• Guarantees quality and safety of water supplied to consumers.
• Offers professional advice to management on the acquisition of capital assets and related issues.
• Facilitates timely initiation and completion of technical audits and implementation of corrective actions as may be necessary.
• Oversees preparation of departmental reports and budgets to facilitate decision making.
• Executes performance management and review of staff within the technical division through performance contracts, appraisals and reviews.
• Any other duties that maybe assigned by the Managing Director from time to time.

Personal Specifications

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical /Water Engineering or related disciplines from a recognized institution.
• Related Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Registered Engineers with EBK/IEK or equivalent professional body; in a good standing.
• Certificate in Computer application.
• At least eight (8) years of similar experience, five (5) of which should have been in a management position in a busy and dynamic work environment.

Personal Qualities, Skills and Competencies

• Understanding of/experience in technical dimensions related to Water Engineering technologies, fresh water harvesting and waste water treatment, distribution and
• disposal etc.
• Ability to leverage emerging technology including ICT, Engineering and other emerging innovations to improve operational efficiency, cost management and service delivery.
• Understanding laws, regulations and standards affecting water harvesting, treatment and distribution and able to put in place sound compliance framework.
• Certified training in Operational Health and Safety (OHS) is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of standards for water quality, sanitation etc.
• Demonstrable financial management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, conflict resolution skills.
• Flexibility to work in a field-based setup
• Project management skills
• Understanding and ability to set up water vendors point and enterprises.
• Water CAD, Arch CAD, and Auto CAD Knowledge.
• Proficient in MS office suite and enterprise resource planning (ERP)
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the above specifications and have the drive to join a highly motivated work team should submit their applications and CVs, including a reliable telephone and email contact of themselves and at least three (3) referees, to reach us on or before the date addressed to:

The Managing Director,
Mombasa Water Supply & Sanitation Co. Ltd,
P.O Box 1100-80100, MOMBASA
E- mail Address: info@mombasawater.co.ke

Deadline: 8th July 2026

MOWASSCO is an equal opportunity employer, and women and people with disability are particularly encouraged to apply. Those who will not have heard from us by should consider themselves unsuccessful.