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Requirements

An Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSc Eng) Civil or Agricultural.

Three (3) years post qualification, Engineering experience required.

Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional Engineer.

The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection.

Understanding of programme and project management.

Knowledge of engineering design and analysis including but not limited to pumps and pump stations, dam outlet works mechanical structural designs and Water Resources Infrastructure Operations.

Knowledge of research and development.

Computer-aided engineering applications.

Knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, creating high performance culture and professional judgement.

Decision making, team leadership and analytical skills.

Creativity, self-management, financial, conflict- and people management.

Customer focus and responsiveness.

Willingness to travel country wide.

Good communication skills (both verbal and written).

Planning and organizing.

Problem solving and analysis.

Change management and innovation.

Duties

Evaluation of systems, water availability, requirements and systems performance of all water use sectors (Mining, Industries, Energy, Agriculture, and Domestic) in the planning and the implementation of water resource systems operations projects.

Ensure effective integrated water resource planning.

Conceptualise, test and implement water resources modelling Decision Support Systems (DSS).

Establish databases and information management systems for the operation of water resource schemes.

Update monthly, quarterly and annual systems performance reports as per the Directorate Operational Plan.

Manage, supervise and train Engineering and Scientist Candidates and Graduates Interns. 226

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