Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 40 years of experience in the Water and Sanitation sector, the expert specializes in service delivery, operations and maintenance, and utility restructuring. They have held leadership roles such as utility manager and project manager, overseeing projects up to $3 million. Their expertise encompasses tariff modeling, policy development, and the implementation of water monitoring technologies. They have successfully led teams in both local and international projects, notably in South Africa and Rwanda, achieving significant improvements in service efficiency and sustainability.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with the Development Bank of Southern Africa, the expert has provided institutional support and project management for ten municipalities. This collaboration focused on infrastructure development, water and sanitation services, and capacity building. The work was regional, covering various municipalities across South Africa, and involved implementing change management, water demand management, and operational and maintenance systems. They also engaged in feasibility report submissions for funding considerations to enhance service delivery.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across multiple sectors, including Water and Sanitation, Civil Engineering, and Social Development. Responsibilities have included roles such as utility manager, project manager, and senior engineer, focusing on improving service delivery and operational efficiencies. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating technology and software solutions to enhance infrastructure management and service provision. The expert's work has predominantly been in South Africa, with additional experience in Rwanda, contributing to regional and local development initiatives. Extensive experience in South Africa since 1980 has allowed them to develop a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues in the Water and Sanitation sector. Additionally, specific experience in Rwanda includes contributions to water monitoring projects, underscoring their capability to address sector-specific challenges in diverse environments.

Languages and education

With fluency in English and Afrikaans, the expert demonstrates excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills in both languages. These language competencies have been effectively utilized in professional settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams in the Water and Sanitation sector. The expert holds a Professional Technologist (Engineering) degree, equivalent to a BSc degree (SAQA NQF level 7), from the Engineering Council of South Africa. Additionally, they obtained a National Diploma for Technicians in Engineering from Nelson Mandela University, South Africa. These qualifications provide a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices.