Are you a Hydrogeology expert with a passion for business development and leading high-impact projects? KP Southern Africa is looking for a dynamic Section Manager: Hydrogeology, preferably based in Sandton to drive our division’s growth, ensure operational excellence, and lead our team to new heights.
Minimum Requirements

• MSc in Hydrogeology with 12 years of experience, particularly in business development.
• Extensive project and management experience.
• Professional Registration: Pr Sci Nat.
• A reputation as a world-class expert in hydrogeology.
• A well-established network within the industry.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Grow: Drive the division’s growth, sustainability and profitability through strategic business development and marketing initiatives.
• Client Relations: Expand and retain our client base, ensuring all projects meet our high-quality standards, and are completed on time, and within budget.
• Financial Leadership: Manage work in progress (WIP) and debtors to contribute to the company’s profitability.
• Team Development: Attract, retain, and develop top talent while fostering a culture of performance and engagement.
• Maintain Excellence: Uphold ISO standards and ensure the highest technical quality in all deliverables.
• Administrative Oversight: Manage staff training, performance reviews, and financial reporting.

Ready to Lead the Way?
If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply today and be a part of our journey to excellence! Please email a detailed CV to the Senior HR Business Partner, Kristen David at recruit@knightpiesold.com by the 15 October 2024.
Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Our Employee Value Proposition
When recruiting talented professionals, we want to ensure that we align to your personal values and career aspirations through our employer brand. We offer you:

• A 103-year-old global company which speaks to the values we have upheld for over a century and our hunger for continued success.
• A hands-on leadership team with a strong vision and a big focus on execution.
• A team of about 220 people - large enough to beat our competition yet small enough to know each other's names.
• Team members in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, DRC, Madagascar and Lesotho.
• Sponsorship for suitable candidates residing outside of the countries we operate in, and we welcome international applications.
• Continuing professional development through training and development and conference opportunities.
• Merit-based promotional structure.
• Fully paid bursaries for postgraduate studies.
• Opportunities to learn and lead on engineering projects in Africa and internationally.
• Access to and mentorship from technical industry experts.
• Latest use of technology and software programmes.
• Interesting and challenging project work to align with your career aspirations.
• Mentorship and coaching at every stage of your career.
• A hybrid working model in most operating countries, which supports flexibility and autonomy.
• Attractive remuneration packages aligned to experience and the industry.
• A high-performance work culture - high effort leads to high reward.
• A highly lucrative performance bonus system.
• A fun and meaningful rewards and recognition system to suit your lifestyle.
• A hands-on approach to corporate wellness focussing on employee wellbeing and mental health.
• Healthy brunches and lunches coupled with sports and socials so you can work hard and play hard.
• Annual leave coupled with an annual shutdown period in December to fully recharge.
• Fully equipped offices that allow for quiet time or teamwork.