Bulk Water Storage & Conveyance Specialist at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• A BSc or BTech degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng)
• At least eight (8) years’ water management and related dam engineering experience
• Experience in the construction/repair of large diameter pipelines will be advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence
• Will be required to travel extensively within and outside the metropolitan area to the various water schemes and conveyance systems
• Willingness to work after hours and assume control of water supply emergencies and disasters.

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure integrated operation and management of the storage and conveyance system across management boundaries
• Manage water distribution through the integrated storage and conveyance system connecting water schemes
• Manage the construction and repair of large diameter water pipelines and associated control and measuring infrastructure
• Ensure legislative compliance with dam safety regulations
• Develop and implement a comprehensive storage and conveyance asset management plan
• Develop, implement and adapt emergency management plans for bulk water supply
• Develop and maintain instrumentation and metering systems at water treatment plants, reservoirs and pipelines
• Manage the staff establishment of the unit comprising of technical, professional and administrative posts
• Ensure achievement of safety, health, risk, environmental and quality objectives of the Branch
• Direct and manage communication associated with the duties and functions.