New Vacancies at Department of Water and Sanitation

REQUIREMENTS:

• An Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSc Eng) or relevant qualification.
• Six (6) years post-qualification experience.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.
• Disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Demonstrable practical experience in the design of hydraulic structures such as abstraction works and gauging weirs.
• Demonstrable appropriate knowledge and experience in hydraulic and hydrological analyses (e.g. hydraulic modelling, flood-line and high-flood level determination) and computer applications and software used for these purposes.
• Sound technical skills related to water resources planning, assessment, and monitoring.
• Knowledge of safety, health, risk, environment, and quality requirements, standards, and relevant legislation and the application thereof.
• Demonstrable project management, people management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking, collect, organize, and critically evaluate information, and manage knowledge in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Proven experience in compilation, implementation, monitoring, and reporting on business operational plans and budgets.

DUTIES:

• Conduct hydrological analysis of gauging sites to optimize and improve gauging performance for operational purposes.
• Determine high-flood levels and flood-lines.
• Carry out hydraulic analysis and structural design of gauging structures (e.g. abstraction works and weirs) to comply with departmental and international standards.
• Rate complex and/or non-standard structures for use as gauging facilities (e.g. bridges).
• Assist with the establishment of an operational system for flood control across major river systems.
• Provide expertise on rating of river sections for flood management during flood events or emergency situations.
• Offer professional and technical advice, as well as hydrological engineering support services to other directorates and organizations.
• Provide hydrological engineering support to infrastructure development during all phases of projects.
• Mentor and train Hydrologists, Engineers, and Technicians.
• Manage administrative, financial, and personnel-related functions.
• Develop strategic and business operational plans for the Sub-directorate, as well as manage human and financial resources.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• An Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSc Eng) in Civil Engineering.
• Three (3) years post-qualification civil engineering experience required.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.
• Disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection.
• Knowledge and understanding of the water sector: relevant legislation (NWA, CARA, NEMA, MPRDA) together with the related policies, regulations, principles, guidelines, tools, and procedures.
• Experience in policy development, implementation, and monitoring.
• Skills and experience in the management of human resources.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Willingness to work abnormal hours, under pressure, and to travel countrywide.
• Proven liaison and networking skills, particularly in cooperative governance and stakeholder engagement.

DUTIES:

• Review integrated water use license applications in terms of law, water resource engineering, water resource management, and socio-economic, environmental, and ecological concerns.
• Study, participate in discussions, and provide comments on all reports and submissions related to water use license applications.
• Integrate legal-engineering aspects of water use regulation with water resource engineering projects, programmes, strategies, regulations, functions, policies, and law amendments of the Department and other government programmes.
• Ensure legal-engineering effectiveness and consistency of departmental measures and those of other water management institutions in authorising the taking and storing of water and managing compliance with authorisations.
• Participate in post-authorisation litigation processes.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• An Engineering degree (B Eng/BSc (Eng)) in Civil Engineering.
• Three (3) years relevant post-qualification experience in Civil and Water Engineering.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.
• Disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Knowledge of water resources systems operations, environmental management, and water resources/supply assessment.
• Expertise in analyzing water requirements, water system analysis, and water quality assessment.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of engineering economics, water resources, and supply planning.
• Understanding of supply chain management and contractual/legal requirements.
• Knowledge of business planning, programme and project management, change management, and knowledge management.
• Service delivery innovation (SDI), problem-solving and analysis, people management, client orientation, and customer focus.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.

DUTIES:

• Provide engineering, project management, and business process re-engineering services for the Municipal Infrastructure Grant Programme (MIGP), which includes site visits, technical report evaluations, recommendations, and project monitoring.
• Support the planning and implementation of the Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG).
• Assist with the planning and implementation of the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Programme (RBIG) and any other funding sources earmarked for water services in the Northwest.
• Coordinate Free Basic Services (FBS) and provide support for the Comprehensive Infrastructure Plan (CIP) and Water Conservation and Water Demand Management.
• Support the Integrated Development and Water Services Development Planning (IDP/WSDP) processes in the Northwest.
• Provide support for the Municipal Priority Action Plan (MPAP), Municipal International Water Association (IWA) Water Balance, Municipal Strategic Self-Assessment (MuSSA) data collection, and coordination.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• A Civil Engineering degree (B Eng/BSc Eng).
• Three (3) years of engineering experience in Water and Sanitation services.
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.
• Disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Knowledge of water and sanitation services engineering design and analysis, environmental impact management, Water Services Development Planning, supply chain management, contractual and legal requirements, and business planning.
• Programme and project management skills.
• Expertise in change management, service delivery innovation (SDI), problem-solving, and analysis.
• Skills in people management and empowerment, client orientation, and customer focus.
• Strong communication skills, accountability, and ethical conduct.

DUTIES:

• Provide water and sanitation planning support, including appraising water and sanitation technical reports and business plans, and preparing recommendation letters.
• Support municipalities in planning, implementing, and monitoring water and sanitation services/projects through tools such as Excreta Flow Diagrams, Water Services Development Plans (WSDPs), participation in the Green Drop Program, and conducting site visits to verify progress.
• Attend technical Intergovernmental Relations meetings in the province.
• Ensure that planning and design for sanitation services comply with sound engineering principles, norms, standards, and codes of practice.
• Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards.
• Investigate Water Services Delivery complaints and compile mandatory reports.
• Provide technical support to the sanitation sub-directorate.
• Build capacity and mentor young water services engineers/analysts.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• A Science degree (BSc) (Hon) in Hydrology or relevant qualification.
• Three (3) years post-qualification experience in natural science with a focus on Integrated Water Resource Management.
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist.
• Disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) and other relevant Environmental Legislation.
• Knowledge and experience in water use authorization in terms of the National Water Act and integration of different science disciplines such as hydrology, water quality, ecology, and related environmental science practices.
• Understanding of water resources planning and management for the protection of water resources at the catchment level.
• Experience with hydrological models as a water resource management tool.
• Ability to analyse and interpret hydrological data.
• Strong technical skills, scientific report writing, and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work productively with interdisciplinary internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound interpersonal skills, willingness to work irregular hours, and travel extensively in remote areas.

DUTIES:

• Analyse and interpret scientific data for decision-making.
• Prepare and submit technical reports.
• Provide specialist and technical input on water use license applications.
• Assist in evaluating license applications, reports, and other documents submitted in accordance with legislation, policy, procedures, and guidelines relevant to water resources management, and make recommendations regarding authorization.
• Promote water conservation and efficient water utilization through the authorization process.
• Provide comments on various studies and projects related to water resources management and planning.
• Support the determination of the reserve in the region.
• Undertake both routine and special investigations.
• Prepare reports and interpret analytical results.
• Respond to client queries within and outside the department.
• Participate in the water use authorization assessment advisory committee and other relevant committees.
• Contribute to projects related to water resources management initiated by the Department.
• Facilitate training and career development of staff, and supervise staff.
• Assist in the establishment and regulation of water management institutions.