REF NO: 080324/09

CLOSING DATE : 08 March 2024

SALARY: R353 013 – R531 117 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)

CENTRE: Groblersdal (X1 Post) Tzaneen (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS

• A National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Three (3) years post qualification technical engineering experience.
• 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 programme and project management.
• Knowledge of technical design and analyses of dams and canals.
• Significant dam engineering experience related to design, construction, management, operation, maintenance, and safety of dams with a safety risk.
• Knowledge of the water sector and relevant legislation including but not limited to Chapter 4 and Chapter 12 of National Water Act (NWA, Act No. 36 of 1998) and Dam Safety Regulations published in Government Notice R. 139 of 24 February 2012.

SEE ALSO: SCIENTIST TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A – C (X2 POSTS)

• Understanding of research and development.
• Knowledge of computer-aided engineering applications including relevant computer software.
• Technical report writing, networking, and professional judgement.
• Problem solving and analysis, decision making, team leadership, creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness.
• Sound interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning, organising and people management.
• Willingness to travel throughout South Africa for the execution of some duties.

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DUTIES: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A – C (X2 POSTS)

• Render technical services and support.
• Provide inputs in engineering drawings, research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance to the area offices and scheme offices.
• Assist Control Engineering Technicians and associates in the field, workshop and technical office activities and appraisals for technical reports, business and demand plans.
• Monitor the implementation of government water resource scheme projects through conducting site inspections, site meetings, compilation, and submission of progress reports.
• Development of condition assessment and civil maintenance inspections.
• Address breakdowns and perform fault findings.
• Optimize the life cycle of equipment. Initiate maintenance/refurbishment projects.
• Technical support for dam safety rehabilitation projects.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A – C (X2 POSTS)

• Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
• Evaluate technical designs and engineering drawings with specifications complete with bill of quantities and submit for approval to the relevant authority.
• Perform administrative and related functions.
• Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required.

SEE ALSO: CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A

• Compile and submit monthly and quarterly expenditure reports as required.
• Evaluation of quotations and proposals together with verifying and certifying invoices for payment from contractors and Public Service Providers.
• Execute cost analysis and feasibility studies for new and refurbished equipment.
• Maintain proper records and documentation for all projects to enable a clean audit.
• Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical / engineering operational plan.
• Develop, implement, and maintain databases. Supervise technical personnel and control strategic infrastructure.

ENQUIRIES: Mr KS Thantsha Tel No: (015) 307 8600 (Tzaneen)

Mr S Ngcobo Tel No: (013) 262 6839 (Groblersdal)

How To Apply?

Interested candidates can submit their Z83 application Form with relevant documents to: Tzaneen: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Area Manager, Department of Water and Sanitation, Tzaneen Area Office, Private Bag X4012, Tzaneen, 0850 or hand deliver to Voortrekker Street, Department of Water and Sanitation, Tzaneen Area Office, 0850. For Attention: HR Section.

Groblersdal: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Area Manager, Department of Water and Sanitation, Groblersdal Area office, Private Bag X8616, Groblersdal, 0470 or hand deliver to Department of Water and Sanitation, Office no 01, R25 Bronkhorstspruit, Road, Aquaville, Groblersdal, 0470.