Engineer Production Grade A – C at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• A Civil Engineering degree (B Eng / BSc Eng) qualification. Three (3) years of post-qualification experience. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Experience in dam engineering specifically in aspects of dam safety evaluation, monitoring and rehabilitation will be an added advantage. Experience in asset lifecycle management of dams is highly recommended.
• Knowledge and experience in project and contracts management. Understanding of procurement processes in the Public Sector. Sound financial planning and management.
• Ability to communicate, conflict management, contract dispute resolution and negotiation skills will be an added advantage. Computer literacy and the ability to use most common MS Office programs is highly recommended. Ability to work with structural analysis software.

Duties

• Conduct dam safety evaluations, monitoring and implementation of rehabilitation projects in line with Chapter 12 of the National Water Act of 1998 as well as Government Notice R139 of February 2012.
• Manage small to medium-size projects and oversee all aspects of project implementation in accordance with the applicable standard contracts such as SAICE GCC 2025, FIDIC and NEC Suite 4.
• Manage the technical, environmental, contractual, risk, social and financial aspects of dams’ rehabilitation projects. Ensure compliance with technical standards, legal requirements, timeframes, and approved budgets during the implementation of projects.