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  • Posted: Sep 2, 2024
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  • 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 r...

     

    Chief Engineer: Grade A REF NO: 130924/01

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • An Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSc (Eng)).
    • Six (6) years post qualification experience.
    • Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.
    • The disclosure of an unexpired valid driver’s license.
    • Knowledge of Water Resource Infrastructure Management.
    • Knowledge of Sector Legislation.
    • Knowledge of Dam Safety Regulations and Standards.
    • Programme and Project management skills.
    • Knowledge of Engineering, legal and operational compliance.
    • Mobile equipment operating skills.
    • Engineering design and analysis.
    • Knowledge and skills in maintenance.
    • Knowledge of Engineering Code of Conduct, risk management, technical report writing, Knowledge Management, and Financial Management.
    • Research and development skills.
    • Computer-aided engineering applications.
    • Creation of a high-performance culture.
    • Technical consulting.
    • Engineering and Professional judgment.
    • Communication skills both verbal and written.
    • Computer skills.
    • People management skills.
    • Planning and organizing.
    • Conflict management.
    • Negotiation skills.
    • Change management.
    • Strategic capability and leadership.
    • Creativity.
    • Financial management.
    • Customer focus and responsiveness.

    DUTIES:

    • Perform and manage all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications and provide strategic directions in the process.
    • Perform and manage all engineering activities related to water and wastewater infrastructure through engineering design, analysis, and maintenance of engineering operational effectiveness (Design and evaluate design elements).
    • Provide strategic direction in water services infrastructure and associated processes through governance (Plans engineering projects and systems).
    • Communicate with relevant stakeholders with regards to projects and activities.
    • Develop, Maintain, and Upgrade technology applicable.
    • Manage Professional Service Providers (PSPs) contracts.
    • Oversee and manage all work conducted by PSPs.
    • Delegate work to PSPs.
    • Oversee and monitor all PSPs contracts.
    • Provide leadership to the sector.
    • Conduct strategic and business planning for the sector.
    • Financial Management and People Management.
    • Apply engineering principles to ensure water services infrastructure development and maintenance programme and project management, legal and operational compliance.
    • Contribute to the strategic plan of the Branch.
    • Assist in developing strategic plans, annual business plans, and budget for the Directorate.
    • Revise plans quarterly.
    • Provide verbal and written reports to managers.

    APPLICATIONS : Free State (Bloemfontein): For purposes of response handling, please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the subject line to: [email protected] or hand deliver to: Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001 or post to: Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001. 

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    NOTE :

    • Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified on each post. Applications must be submitted using the newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and Sanitations website, under career opportunities or the DPSA website, under vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). All required information on the Z83 application form must be provided. Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B of the Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory and such details must also be included in the applicants CV. For posts requiring a driver’s license, annotate such details on CV. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late, applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualification/s (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. 

    FOR ATTENTION : Recruitment and Selection Unit. 

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