Technical Director - Environmental & Resource Systems

Reference: JN -012026-73243_1774958248

An organisation operating across complex project environments is seeking a Technical Director to lead a portfolio of work focused on natural systems, environmental considerations, and resource-related challenges.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who can balance technical credibility, team leadership, and commercial direction within a growing and evolving function.

The Opportunity

You'll be responsible for guiding a broad technical capability that supports projects across multiple regions and sectors.

The role combines:
* oversight of project delivery
* leadership of multidisciplinary teams
* responsibility for financial performance
* contribution to long-term growth and positioning

You'll operate at both strategic and operational levels, ensuring that technical outputs are practical, defensible, and aligned with business objectives.

What You'll Be Driving
* Direction and growth of a specialist technical function
* Delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects
* Development of internal capability and team structure
* Commercial performance, including budgeting and forecasting
* Client engagement and long-term relationship development
* Continuous improvement of systems, processes, and delivery models
* Identification of new opportunities and expansion into adjacent areas

Key Responsibilities
* Lead and oversee project portfolios from planning through execution
* Ensure quality, consistency, and compliance across all technical outputs
* Manage financial performance and resource allocation
* Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
* Guide recruitment, development, and succession planning
* Integrate insights from multiple technical disciplines into cohesive solutions
* Monitor emerging trends and adapt strategy accordingly

What We're Looking For
* Strong background in environmental, water, or resource-related disciplines
* Extensive experience in project-based environments
* Demonstrated leadership of teams and/or functions
* Strong commercial and financial awareness
* Experience working across infrastructure, industrial, or resource-driven sectors
* Ability to manage complexity across multiple projects and geographies

Experience & Qualifications
* Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
* Significant experience delivering technical work in applied environments
* Proven leadership experience at team or functional level
* Professional registration advantageous

Personal Profile
* Strategic and commercially aware
* Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence
* Technically credible without being overly academic
* Able to simplify complex challenges into actionable outcomes
* Comfortable operating in dynamic, evolving environments

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Johannesburg

Permanent

Added 31/03/2026
Reference: JN -012026-73243_1774958248

Technical Director - Environmental & Resource Systems

Johannesburg
Permanent

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