The Department of Water and Sanitation is the custodian of South Africa's water resources. It is primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of policy governing this sector.
While striving to ensure that all South Africans gain access to clean water and dignified sanitation, the department also promotes effective and efficient water resou...
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An Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSc Eng) in Civil 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 licence.
Registration with the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as a Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr. CPM) or a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI) will serve as an added advantage. Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the planning, design, and construction of water resources infrastructure projects will serve as an added advantage.
Duties
Manage and oversee all aspects of project implementation. Coordinate the implementation of a portfolio of mega-projects. The Chief Engineer’s responsibilities span a broad spectrum, covering all areas of project management including planning, cost and time management, quality management, contract administration and management, risk management, social aspects, stakeholder management (internal and external), environmental and safety management.
The Chief Engineer will be required to ensure that the project is technically sound, that all activities associated with managing the project workflow and performance are met and to provide the necessary management and leadership skills to ensure the project team deliver including the provision of leadership and performance management of subordinates.
Coordinate water users, institutions, and stakeholders’ input for decision-making on infrastructure projects. Promote the Department’s interests in projects implemented by external bodies. Ensure compliance with legal requirements, timeframes and approved budgets during the project implementation. Manage the commissioning and takeover of the infrastructure. Ensure good work ethic. Promote transformation. Promote a culture of innovation and performance.
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