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 agricultural. Three (3) years post-qualification engineering experience required. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection.
Understanding of program and project management. Knowledge of engineering design and analysis, including but not limited to pumps and pump stations, dam outlet works, mechanical structural designs, and water resources infrastructure operations.
Duties
Evaluation of systems, water availability, requirements, and systems performance of all water use sectors (mining, industries, energy, agriculture, and domestic) in the planning and the implementation of water resource systems operations projects. Ensure effective integrated water resource planning.
Conceptualize, test, and implement water resources modeling decision support systems (DSS). Establish databases and information management systems for the operation of water resource schemes.
Update monthly, quarterly, and annual systems performance reports as per the Directorate Operational Plan. Manage, supervise, and train engineering and scientist candidates and graduate interns.