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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Control Engineering Technologist Grade A Ref No: 200326/02
A Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant qualification recognised by SAQA.
Six (6) years post-qualification experience as an Engineering Technologist. 7Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng).
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence (except for persons with disabilities).
Experience in providing technological advisory services, including evaluation and quality assurance of technical designs and drawings with specifications, and making recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.
Experience in planning and providing technological support to engineers.
Practical experience in mentoring graduate interns and training of technical personnel.
Understanding of ECSA professional mentorship requirements will be an added advantage. Knowledge of contract administration, project management, and technical drawing and design principles.
Understanding of procurement processes within the public sector environment. Sound financial planning and management capability.
Knowledge of the National Water Act, Water Services Act, applicable environmental legislation, and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
Understanding of standard forms of contract used for infrastructure projects and familiarity with feasibility study processes through to project implementation. Strong communication, negotiation, conflict management, and dispute resolution skills.
Computer literacy, including MS Office and MS Project.
Experience in design software such as Autodesk Inventor will be an added advantage.
Willingness to mentor candidates towards professional registration. Willingness to travel extensively and work away from the office for extended periods.