General Manager Industrial and Power, Africa

Job no: 492685
Work type: Full Time (continuing)
Location: Capetown, Tanzania, Bloemfontein, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria

• Extraordinary career, unique and stimulating opportunities
• Participate in the growth of an award-wining  firm.
• Flexible and friendly working environment.

About SMEC

SMEC is a professional services firm with a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.

SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and we have won numerous industry awards for technical excellence, including the 2011 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence, where SMEC won a record of four gold awards in four diverse project categories.

The SMEC Profile:

• It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
• We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
• We have an established network of 75 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
• We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Natural Resources and Environment; Energy and Renewables; Geotechnical, Mining and Tunneling Services; Urban Development; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services.

The role

With the merger of SMEC of Australia and Vela VKE of South Africa, the Africa Division of SMEC, that has over 1500 employees, is set to expand significantly in the power market. We are currently seeking a talented electrical engineer to work closely with our other specialists to manage all power and transmission and distribution projects in Africa, and to manage the business development in the power sector in the Africa Division. The position is likely to be based in Johannesburg, Nairobi or Dar es Salaam.

With a minimum of fifteen years' commercial experience in large scale transmission and distribution, and substation projects, you will play a key role in growing the I&P business across Africa by:

• Working with the Chief Operating Officer of the region to grow the I&P business across Africa;
• Assisting in the development of the strategic and business plans for the I&P business;
• Identifying and securing new projects in conjunction with Functional Managers;
• Development of staff within the group; and
• Managing I&P Projects across the African Division;

With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will have:

• 15 years' of experience in large scale transmission and distribution and substation projects, 5 of which will have been in the consulting practice.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering;
• Registration as a professional engineer;
• Ability to prepare technical and financial reports in English;
• Knowledge of French and Portuguese will be an added advantage.

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

How to apply

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts, or send your CV and a cover letter to our Human Resources Manager atproctan@smec.com, explaining how you qualify for the position.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

Advertised: 17 Sep 2012 Namibia Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Dec 2012 Namibia Standard Time