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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A National Diploma in Civil Engineering. Six (6) years’ post-qualification technical engineering experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Duties
Manage technical services and support in conjunction with engineers, engineering technologists, and associates in the field; the Pretoria-West Hydraulic Laboratory; and technical office activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technologies.
Ensure quality assurance of technical designs in accordance with specifications and authorize or make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority. Manage administrative, human resources, and related functions. Perform financial management and provide inputs into the budgeting process, operational plans, procurement plans, and related matters.
Compile and submit reports as required. Attend to risk and disaster management matters. Conduct research and development through continuous professional development to keep abreast of new technologies and procedures. Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel.
Conduct research and literature studies and apply engineering technology to improve technical expertise. Mentoring of candidates. Liaise with relevant bodies and councils on engineering