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Requirements

A National Diploma 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 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 122 No. 36 of 1998) and the Dam Safety Regulations published in Government Notice R. 139 of 24 February 2012).

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, organizing and people management.

Willingness to travel throughout South Africa for the execution of some duties.

Duties

Render technical services and support.

Provide inputs in engineering drawings, research, design, constructing, 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 Schemes 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.

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 by the relevant authority.

Perform administrative and related functions.

Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required.

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 projects and refurbishment of existing structures.

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.

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