Job Opportunities at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary

Rand Water is currently looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineering Assistant at their Head Office in Glenvista, to perform the functional test upon completion of the manufacturing process to prove the equipment has the same specification and functionality that indicated in the datasheet, specification and purchase order.

Minimum Requirements

•  Mechanical Engineering or related engineering Qualification
• SAIW level 1 Welding and Fabrication /Coating qualification an added advantage
• Project Management added advantage.
• 5 years’ of work experience of which 3 years is in Valve inspections

Primary Duties

• Review and approve the quality control plan (QCP’s) and/ Inspection and test plans (ITP’s)
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of valves, and component
• Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures. Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.
• Determines and uses appropriate inspection processes to confirm assigned products and parts meet specifications.
• Confirms and approves quality of finished parts.
• Concession management for the product not meeting specifications.
• Prepares paperwork and reports documenting inspection findings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain files of Inspection documents
• Review inspection records received for compliance
• Maintain inspection and measuring equipment records.
• Prepare and coordinate Non-Conformance Reports (NCR’s) for non-conforming parts.
• Comply with all Company and SHE Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in Internal and external audits
• Perform initial inspection, repaired equipment inspection, final inspection etc.
• Witness pressure test and gas test and maintain the records.
• Review Project documents and data books.

Knowledge

• Able to utilize measuring equipment/tools
• Computer literacy
• Equipment testing
• Good mechanical skill
• Engineering Standards and Inspection Procedures
• Interpretation of Standards, specification and drawings
• Safety knowledge
• ISO 9001

Skills

•  Decision making skills
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to work well with others in high stress environment
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Problem Solving
• Effective time management
• Extensive knowledge of inspection and measurement techniques of equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of machining and machining processes.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word or similar software to prepare reports.
• Attitude
• Safety consciousness
• Integrity
• Be results and delivery focused
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Ability to build effective relationships and delivery on expectations

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Job Advert Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and correct use, operation and maintenance of agricultural / horticultural related tool and plant to assist with the site maintenance activities undertaken by the EMS - ZKS.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or related NQF level4.
• 3 years’ experience driving tractors & 2 years’ experience using a broad range of horticultural tractor mounted equipment.
• Code 8 (EB) Drivers Licence.
• Ability to pass Rand Water's K53 driver test.
• Basic safety knowledge and ability to undertake the work.
• Physical capability to hitch I unhitch implements.

Primary Duties

• Safe and correct use of tractor, implements and drawn equipment.
• General site maintenance of landscape and facilities.
• Loading and offloading of goods, machines, plants and debris etc.
• Completion of daily safety checklists.
• Responsible for the separation of waste generated on site.
• Assist with Senior Gardener work as and when required.

Knowledge

• Horticultural skill.
• Use of horticultural equipment.
• Understanding of machinery operation and maintenance

Skills

• Communication (Verbal &
• Written)
• Attitude
• Customer orientated
• Safety conscious
• Ability to work independently

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Job Advert Summary

Rand Water is looking for a Senior Project Manager at their Head Office in Glenvista, Johannesburg South. The incumbent will be responsible for managing multi-projects and multidisciplinary projects through integrated project management approach to enhance inter-dependencies of projects, stakeholder management, manage some multi-disciplinary projects and ensure projects meet their objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Formal engineering qualifications (BTech, BSc / BEng degree)
• Project Management Qualification/Professional Certification (Diploma, Degree or Project Management Professional-PMP)
• Professional Registration (or eligibility to be registered) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• 10 years Project Management experience with a proven track record in managing high level projects, project management skills (best project management practices) in terms of managing matrix structures, multi-disciplinary and multi projects
• 5 years’ experience in the engineering field, mainly in water industry
• Advanced Management Programme will be an advantage
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, OHSACT (construction regulations, etc)

Primary Duties

• Responsible and accountable for multi-projects and multidisciplinary projects
• Manage project master plan, stakeholder management, project governance and providing leadership
• Manage system’s projects progress meetings and monthly status reporting
• Assist with screening, prioritisation and scheduling of projects in consultation with various stakeholders.
• Intimately know the big picture from a project and production perspective
• Manage system’s shutdown programme and minimise the risk of water supply disruptions as a result of projects
• Ensure projects meet their objectives of time, cost, quality and scope for Rand Water to meet supply of water at the desired quality and quantity
• Provide technical and project management guidance to other project managers
• Investigations and assessments of engineering problems on Rand Water sites and recommending solutions
• Manage the scheduling of resources and assessment of the system’s ability to effectively execute its responsibilities for both internal and external projects

Knowledge

• Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM)
• Programme Management, Project Management and Contract Management
• Knowledge of the OHSACT
• Pertinent legislation in water industry
• Knowledge of CIDB regulation

Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Leadership and strategic management
• Balanced Emotional Intelligence
• Mentoring and skills transfer skills
• Effective decision making

Attitude

• Attention to detail and quality
• Customer service orientation and service excellence
• Performance driven
• Deadline orientated
• Own initiative, self starter
• Professionalism
• Honesty and integrity

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Job Advert Summary

The overall responsibility of the successful candidate in this position is to ensure that quality Analytics and Business Intelligence (ABI), Decision Support Systems (DSS) and Web solutions are in place, stable and satisfy business information and reporting requirements.

Participate in digital technology innovation projects in the Scientific Services division particularly with regards to Data Analytics and Business Intelligence (ABI).

Implement data analytics models that are used to manage data as decision making tools through analysis, predictive modelling, machine learning culminating to what would eventual become augmented Artificial intelligence (Al).

Minimum Requirements

• NQF 7: BTech Information Technology; or BTech Informatics; or BSc Computer Science; or equivalent minimum four-year Tertiary Qualification in IT. An additional qualification of Microsoft certified Database Administrator will be advantageous.
• 5 years’ experience in the field of Digital Technology specifically Business Intelligence.

Primary Duties

• Identifying, gathering / extracting, analysing, documenting business information requirements and problems reported, from business representatives.
• Participate in digital technology innovation projects in the Scientific Services division particularly with regards to Data Analytics and Business Intelligence (ABI).
• Implement data analytics models that are used to manage data as decision making tools through analysis, predictive modelling, machine learning culminating to what would eventual become augmented Artificial intelligence (Al).
• Defining, proposing, documenting, designing, developing / configuring, and implementing ABI, DSS and Web solutions to meet Business Process / Data Owner expectations.
• Administrating, maintaining, and supporting the systems solution(s)
• Develop programs in Python; JavaScript; Visual Studio; and related Analytics and Business Intelligence (ABI) programming tools for use on desktops/laptops and mobile devices (Android and IOS based).
• Training/coaching or mentoring Graduates placed under the Scientific Services Division.
• Ensure that solutions developed under the ABI complies to the following critical capabilities: Security; Governance; Cloud-enabled analytics; Data source connectivity; Data preparation; Catalogues; Automated insights; Data visualization; Natural language query; Data storytelling; Natural language generation; Reporting.
• Perform database data integrity and basic Database Administration.
• Project administration and management.
• Support and participate in the division disaster recovery and redundancy protocols of the BI, DSS and WEIR databases as part of Business Continuity Process (BCP).
• Conduct Technology Research to stay abreast of developments in Analytics and Business Intelligence, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mobile Application Development, Decision Support Systems and Database Management.
• Mentoring and development of Scientific Services (SS) application users.
• Development of training programs for SS application users.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Take a role withing the SHEQ systems e.g., Fire fighter, First Aider, SHE Rep etc... when required to do so following engagement and agreement as per the act.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server Exposure
• Working knowledge of Project Management and SDLC methodology
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and SQL query; Python, JavaScript, Power BI or Visual Studio
• Working knowledge of Analytics and Business Intelligence
• Working knowledge of Mobile App development (Android and IOS)
• Working Knowledge of statistical analyses and/or data science within a SAS application
• Working knowledge of MS Office Packages
• Basic understanding of machine learning and/or artificial intelligence (Al)
• Enterprise information management
• Data \ information Architecture, data \ information flow analysis and data definition languages
• Software Package selection, acquisition and implementation
• Business case development techniques
• Business and system analysis techniques and tools
• Software testing and quality control
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of SANS 241 and other water quality guidelines

Skills

•  Adept at procedure and policy writing.
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Supervisory, Planning and Organisational skills
• Coaching and problem-solving skills
•  Computer literacy
• Presentation skills
•  Project management
• Strong commitment to quality and integrity
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of Managers
• Systems thinking
• Thinking adaptab
• Judgement
• Decisiveness
•  Initiative and innovative
• Programming in multiple computer languages
• Persistence
• Persuasion\Influence
• Organizational Awareness
• Stress Mastery
• Self-starter – show initiative
• Personal flexibility
• Develop and implement a strategy, procedures, and action plans
• Practice effective teamwork
•  Understanding of LabWare LIMS database structure for the purpose of report generation and ETL (extract, transform, load) for the support of DRP and backups (Production and Operations)
• Understanding the Water Cycle and Rand Water's water services and operations within the water services context (Production and Operations)
• Apply operations research principles and tools in the management of project activities and resources (Project Management)
• Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise (Project Management
• Applying Scientific Testing and Measurement within the Water Services context (Scientific)
• Applying Scientific Research and Development theory and practice within the Water Services context (Scientific)
• Applying Scientific Interpretive skills within the Water Services context (Scientific)
• Applying Scientific Discipline, Concepts re. communication and reporting and presenting information within the Water Services context (Scientific)
• Applying Scientific Monitoring and Quality Assurance within the Water Services context (Scientific)
• Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise (Project Management
• Advising and submitting recommendations to clients on specialist technical knowledge in context of Water Services
• Assess and evaluate the operation of water treatment plants (Production and Operations)
• Applying relevant Digital Technology applications for executing your functions within RW
•  Applying the techniques of coaching and on the job transfer of knowledge and skills (Human Resources)
• Apply accounting principles and procedures in the preparation of reports and decision making

Attitude

•  Ability to chair meetings and record minutes
• Building Trust & Relationships
• Customer Focus
•  Decision Making
• Energy / Tenacity / Stress
• Formal Presentation / Communication
• Managing work / Conflict
• Planning and Organising
• Quality Orientation
•  Technical / Professional Knowledge
• Work Standards