Fresh Vacancies at Department of Water and Sanitation

REQUIREMENTS:

• An Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSc (Eng)).
• Six (6) years post qualification experience.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.
• The disclosure of an unexpired valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Water Resource Infrastructure Management.
• Knowledge of Sector Legislation.
• Knowledge of Dam Safety Regulations and Standards.
• Programme and Project management skills.
• Knowledge of Engineering, legal and operational compliance.
• Mobile equipment operating skills.
• Engineering design and analysis.
• Knowledge and skills in maintenance.
• Knowledge of Engineering Code of Conduct, risk management, technical report writing, Knowledge Management, and Financial Management.
• Research and development skills.
• Computer-aided engineering applications.
• Creation of a high-performance culture.
• Technical consulting.
• Engineering and Professional judgment.
• Communication skills both verbal and written.
• Computer skills.
• People management skills.
• Planning and organizing.
• Conflict management.
• Negotiation skills.
• Change management.
• Strategic capability and leadership.
• Creativity.
• Financial management.
• Customer focus and responsiveness.

DUTIES:

• Perform and manage all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications and provide strategic directions in the process.
• Perform and manage all engineering activities related to water and wastewater infrastructure through engineering design, analysis, and maintenance of engineering operational effectiveness (Design and evaluate design elements).
• Provide strategic direction in water services infrastructure and associated processes through governance (Plans engineering projects and systems).
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders with regards to projects and activities.
• Develop, Maintain, and Upgrade technology applicable.
• Manage Professional Service Providers (PSPs) contracts.
• Oversee and manage all work conducted by PSPs.
• Delegate work to PSPs.
• Oversee and monitor all PSPs contracts.
• Provide leadership to the sector.
• Conduct strategic and business planning for the sector.
• Financial Management and People Management.
• Apply engineering principles to ensure water services infrastructure development and maintenance programme and project management, legal and operational compliance.
• Contribute to the strategic plan of the Branch.
• Assist in developing strategic plans, annual business plans, and budget for the Directorate.
• Revise plans quarterly.
• Provide verbal and written reports to managers.

APPLICATIONS : Free State (Bloemfontein): For purposes of response handling, please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the subject line to: [email protected] or hand deliver to: Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001 or post to: Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001. 

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSc (Eng) or relevant qualification.
• Six years post qualification experience required.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Mobile equipment operating skills.
• Engineering design and analysis knowledge.
• Engineering and professional judgement.
• Engineering legal and operational compliance.
• Strategic capability and leadership.
• Knowledge in computer-aided engineering applications.
• Financial management skills.
• Decision-making and technical consulting skills.

DUTIES:

• Maintain engineering operational effectiveness; managing the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems, and resources.
• Engineering design and analysis effectiveness.
• Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles.
• Coordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology.
• Governance: Allocate, control, monitor, and report on all resources. Compile risk logs and manage significant risks according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements.
• Financial Management: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services. Manage the commercial value-add of the discipline-related programs and projects.
• People Management: Manage the development, motivation, and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure a competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organizational needs and requirements.
• APPLICATIONS : Midmar (Howick): For purposes of response handling, please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the subject line to: [email protected] or hand deliver to: Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001 or post to: Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001. 

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REQUIREMENTS:

• An MSc degree or relevant qualification.
• Six (6) years post BSc natural scientific experience.
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Essential competencies:

• Scientific, managerial, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection.
• Understanding of the water resource classification system and its application.
• Knowledge and experience in project management.
• Understanding and knowledge of water quality management.
• Implementing principles of the National Water Act, 1998, in terms of protection, development, use, control, and management of water resources.
• Ability to manage human resources and finances.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to promote transformation and service delivery excellence.
• Communication skills, including written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel when required.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge and ability to conduct stakeholder engagement sessions.

DUTIES:

• The incumbent will be part of a team responsible for classifying water resources and determining associated resource quality objectives for current and future needs of significant water resources in the country.
• Review and recommend scientific projects.
• Provide specialist comments on water use authorizations related to water quality uses.
• Align projects with organizational strategies.
• Monitor progress on the implementation of projects related to water resources protection.
• Manage the waste discharge charge system and surface water data management.
• Guide the development of strategies, procedures, and guidelines for the classification of water resources and resource quality objectives.
• Interface with line function water resource managers in implementing water resource protection requirements.
• Assist in supporting Water Tribunal cases and related court cases.
• Provide technical services regarding water resource protection to the Department of Water and Sanitation.
• Manage personnel and financial resources in the sub-directorate and implement PMDS.
• Compile and manage budgets and control cash flows.
• Manage a multidisciplinary scientific team.

APPLICATIONS : Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the subject line to: [email protected] or hand deliver at Department of Water and Sanitation, Corner Charlotte Maxeke and East Burger Streets, Bloem-Plaza Building, Second floor or post to Private Bag 528, Bloemfontein, 9301 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification.
• Six years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience required.
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technologist.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Project Management, Technical design and analysis knowledge, research and development, computer aided engineering applications, knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, technical consulting and networking, professional judgement.
• Change management, financial management, people management, decision making.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, planning and organising, problem solving and analysis.
• Customer focus and responsiveness.  

DUTIES :

• Provide technological advisory services, perform administrative and related duties, manage administrative and related functions. Research and development.

APPLICATIONS : Midmar (Howick): Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the subject line to: [email protected] or hand deliver to: R103 Prospect Road Midmar Dam or post to: Department of Water and Sanitation, Private BagX1652, Bergville, 3350 

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• REQUIREMENTS :
• An engineering degree (B Eng/ BSc Eng) in Civil Engineering / Agricultural Engineering or related engineering degree.
• Three (3) years post qualification engineering experience required. Management experience in field of Water Engineering or Water Resource will serve as an advantage. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng).
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge of water resources system operation, Environmental management, Water Resources Assessment, Analysis of Water Requirement, Water, Requirement Systems Analysis and Water Quality Assessment.
• Knowledge of Dam Engineering and Hydropower, Engineering Economics, Water Resource Planning.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management, business planning, Contractual and legal requirements. Programme and Project Management, financial management, knowledge management, technical consulting and networking, professional judgement.
• Change management, financial management, people management and empowerment, service delivery innovation, accountability, and ethical conduct.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, problem solving and analysis. Client orientation and Customer focus. 

DUTIES :

• Analysis and development of water resources systems operating rules. Development of planning/Operation models or decision support systems for Water Resource Development/Management. Expert advice in Water Resource Planning /Operations. Development of Business Plan and manage Human Resources.
• APPLICATIONS : Midmar (Howick): Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the subject line to: [email protected] or hand deliver to: R103 Prospect Road Midmar Dam or post to: Department of Water and Sanitation, Private BagX1652, Bergville, 3350.