Engineer Production Grade A - C REF NO: 280225/02 at Department of Water and Sanitation

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Civil Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSc Eng). Three (3) years post qualification experience in Civil Engineering. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Communication and administrative skills. Pertinent knowledge and experience within the field of hydrology and hydraulics.
• Construction experience. Knowledge of the National Water Act (no 36 of 1998), as well as other relevant acts and legislation like the National Environmental Act (no. 107 of 1998) and dam safety legislation. Computer literacy.  

DUTIES :

• Oversee the establishment of flow gauging sites and direct/indirect hydraulic calibration of flow gauging sites, in addition, will be required to assist in all flood frequency activities and flow information improvement.
• Render civil designs for stream flow gauging weirs network in the country. Support Provincial Offices (Hydrometry) by ensuring that Environmental Impact Assessment for new gauging weir sites are carried out on time.
• Support Provincial hydrometry / hydrological services with preparation of gauging weir maintenance management plans for the and ensure approval by National Department of Forestry Fishery and Environment. Supervise the construction / rehabilitation of gauging weirs in various sites. Audit all relevant engineering reports and drawings in section.
• Provide professional and technical advice and engineering support services to other directorates and other organisations. Liaise with the hydrological components in the DWS regions on all relevant communal issues. Mentor and train Engineers, Scientists (Hydrologists) and Technicians.