ENGINEER PRODUCTION GRADE A – C (Eastern Cape)

REF NO: 080324/04

CLOSING DATE : 08 March 2024

SALARY: R795 147 – R1 197 978 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package) (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)

CENTRE: East London

REQUIREMENTS

• An Engineering degree (B Eng. / BSc (Eng) or relevant qualification.
• Three (3) years post qualification engineering experience.
• Compulsory registration withthe Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Management experience in field of Water Engineering or Water Resource will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection.
• Experience in Water Engineering field/Integrated Environmental Management (IEM) or Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)/Hydrology.
• Experience in Planning of Water Resources Management and/or Development Projects.

SEE ALSO: ENGINEER PRODUCTION GRADE A – C

• Experience in undertaking studies in Water Resources Engineering, Water Resource Systems Analysis.
• Knowledge and understanding of hydrological modelling and relevant legislation applicable to the water sector (NWA, CARA and NEMA).
• Skills and experience in management of human resources. Excellent communication skills including verbal, report writing and presentation skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours and under pressure as well as travel within South Africa. Proven liaison and networking skills.
• Build capacity and mentor young water resources engineers/scientists.

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• Resource management, hydrology, geohydrology, water quality, project management, engineering economics, environment and law are recommended.
• Experience in water resource planning related aspects such as economic and environmental impact assessments of projects, financing, institutional aspects, negotiation, and high-level communication.
• Key competencies on strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation (SDI), problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, client orientation and customer focus, communication, accountability and ethical conduct.

DUTIES: ENGINEER PRODUCTION (Eastern Cape)

• Analysis and development of water resources systems operating rules.
• Conduct analyses on water resource availability or requirement patterns and infrastructure capacity, among others, and develop appropriate system operating rules and protocols.
• Water resources systems operating rules.
• Development of planning / operation models, 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.

SEE ALSO: CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST GRADE A (CIVIL)  (X3 POSTS)

• 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.
• Improvements in the optimal management and development of operation water resources.
• Development of business plan.
• Develops annual business plans and budget for the subdirectorate systems operation and or system analysis.
• Contribute to business plans of directorate.
• Approve business plans and budgets.
• Quarterly report.
• Supervision of staff.

SEE ALSO: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SECTOR-WIDE MONITORING AND EVALUATION 

• Identification of available water resources and development needs through multidisciplinary studies at appropriate levels of detail. Involvement in the development of water management strategies.
• Develop solutions to meet water requirements and evaluate technical options and associated social, economic and environmental impacts.
• Provide leadership, management and administration for Water Resource Planning in relevant planning area.
• Develop and maintain water reconciliation strategies for various large systems and metropolitan areas.
• Develop and maintain water reconciliation strategies for all Towns/Villages in planning area.
• Conduct water availability assessment studies including hydrological modelling of various Catchments.
• Liaise on water resource planning matters on trans-boundary water recourses.
• Liaise with water all use sectors in conceptualization of solutions.
• Training and development of sector partners and junior officials.

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 X7485, King Williams Town, 5600 or hand deliver at the 2 Hargreaves Avenue, Old SABC Building, King William’s Town, 5600.