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Requirements

An Engineering Degree (B Eng/BSC Eng) or relevant qualification.

Six (6) years post qualification experience.

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

The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Extensive experience in water and sanitation services planning and implementation, including feasibility studies, designs, associated legislative requirements, site supervision and project close-out.

Knowledge of programme, project and financial management and ability to effectively liaise with a wide range of sector role players.

Knowledge of the water sector and relevant legislation (including but not limited to The Water Services Act (No. 108 of 1997), National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 1998) and National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) amongst others.

Research and development.

Computer-aided engineering applications including relevant computer software knowledge.

Technical report writing, networking, and professional judgement.

Problem solving and analyses, decision making, team leadership, creativity, self-management, stakeholder focus and responsiveness.

Sound interpersonal and leadership skills.

Planning, organising and people management.

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Strategic capability and leadership.

Must be available to travel as and when required often at short notice.

Duties

Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists, Technicians and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities.

Provide support in the analysis and project management of water and sanitation services projects.

Provide technical support to the water and sanitation sector.

Strategic Analysis of Water Services themes and topics.

Development of related business perspectives with recommendations.

Liaison and engagements with all stakeholders and water and sanitation sector players with regards to project planning and implementation.

Provide support to WSAs to ensure implementation of Planning and implementation Frameworks and methodologies.

Monitoring and reporting on the adherence to these planning and implementation frameworks and methodologies.

Identification, prioritization and initiation of projects through and the associated financial management to structure the required budgets for planning and 117 implementation.

Co-ordination of planning to ensure integrated planning and management of water and sanitation projects in all spheres of government (Water Boards, WSAs and other WSPs) to improve water and sanitation services, and the reliability and sustainably of infrastructure.

Investigation, assessment, monitoring and reporting on all aspects of Water and Sanitation Services delivery.

Ensure all data, information, reports and results of analyses are packaged and made accessible to the sector via the Water Services Knowledge System and National Integrated Water Information System.

Liaison with, and maintenance of data sharing and information partnerships with key Water and Sanitation Services, Sector role-players and stakeholder such as Statistics South Africa, National Treasury, Cooperative Governance and Office of the Presidency.

Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize/make recommendations for the approval by the relevant authority.

Monitor and ensure projects are implemented in accordance with prescribed norms and standards.

Monitoring and evaluation of water and sanitation services delivery projects.

The provision of guidance to the water sector regarding technical and engineering aspects of the operations and maintenance of water and sanitation services infrastructure.

Support and provide guidance on All Town Reconciliation Studies, implementation of WCWDM, Bulk Water and Sanitation Master Planning and Disaster Management.

Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Research/Literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise.

How to apply

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Notes

This appointment will be made on the minimum notch of the salary range, however, a higher notch within the salary range of Grade A will be considered based in relation to the provisions of the Public Service Regulation 2016 as amended, i.e. provision of the candidate’s current salary advice.