REF NO: 080324/07

CLOSING DATE : 08 March 2024

SALARY: R499 275 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE: East London

REQUIREMENTS

• A National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification.
• Six (6) years post qualification technical engineering.Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Knowledge of project management, hydrology/geohydrology modelling systems and conceptual applications, integrated water sources management, technical design and analysis.

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• Research and Development.
• Knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, technical consulting.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Decision making, teamwork and creativity.
• Financial Management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer skills. Planning and organising skills, people management.

DUTIES:CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADE A

• Monitor the development and implementation of water resources systems operating rules.
• Update water resource availability / requirement patterns and infrastructure capacity, amongst others, and develop appropriate system operating rules and protocols.
• Water resources systems operating rules.
• Support and operation models or decision support systems for Water Resource Development / Management.
• Develop water resources planning / operation decision support systems (DSS) for the implementing Water Supply Programs.
• DSS for Water resources planning /operation analyses.
• Sound strategies and guidelines/ Procedure of Water Resource Development / Management.
• Expert advice in Water Resources Planning / Operations.
• Liaise with WSA’s and Institutions on Water and Sanitation Master Plan.
• Innovative techniques and inputs to Water Resource Development/ Operational planning and management.

SEE ALSO: CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADE (X2 POSTS)

• Improvements in the optimal management/ development/ operation of water resources.
• Provide inputs into the budgeting process.
• Compile and submit reports as required.
• Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/ engineering operational plan.
• Ensure the development, implementation, and maintenance database.
• Manage, supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets.
• Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
• Research/ literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise.
• Liaise with relevant bodies / councils on engineering-related matter.
• Identification of available water resources and development needs through multidisciplinary studies at appropriate levels of detail. Involvement in the development of water management strategies.
• Technical services support in developing solutions to meet water requirements and evaluate technical options and associated social, economic and environmental impacts.
• Maintain water reconciliation strategies for various large systems and metropolitan areas.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. B Kama Tel No: (043) 701 0366

How To Apply?

Interested candidates can submit their Z83 application Form with relevant documents to: Eastern Cape (King William’s Town): Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Department of Water and Sanitation, Private bag X 7485, King Williams Town, 5600 or hand deliver at the 2 Hargreaves Avenue, Old SABC Building, King William’s Town, 5600.