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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Engineering Technician Production Grade A-C (Civil Engineering)
A National Diploma in Civil Engineering. Three (3) years post qualification technical civil Engineering experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Good computer literacy and computer programming skills. Good communication skills (verbal and written) and negotiation skills.
Experience in project management. Technical design of gauging weirs and analysing knowledge of hydrological data. Knowledge and experience in Computer-aided engineering applications.
Technical report writing and technical consulting skills. Problem solving, analysis, decision making and teamwork skills. Creativity, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness skills. Good planning, organising and people management.
DUTIES :
Stream Gauging using ADP and conventional stream gauging. Survey of gauging weirs using level.
Survey of flood (rated) sections. Calibration of flow gauging stations. Inspection and Supervise maintenance of flow gauging stations.
Maintenance of electronic data logging instruments. Supervision of personnel. Hydrological Data editing and processing.
Management of hydrological data bank. Procurement of maintenance material / equipment. Travel extensively as and when required.
Manage the collection of all forms of hydrological data within area of responsibility. Liaise with landowners for access. Must be prepared to work away from the office for extended periods of time.