Engineering Technician Production Grade A – C at Department of Water and Sanitation

• A National Diploma in (Civil) Engineering or relevant qualification. Three (3) years’ post qualification technical engineering experience. Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's license.
• Understanding of programme and project management. Technical design and analysis knowledge. Understanding research development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing and technical consulting. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making, teamwork, Customer focus and responsiveness.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Computer Skills. People management. Planning and organizing skills. Creativity and Change Management. Ability to work in a team. Must be punctual, productive, and loyal. Must be able to work in or near rivers, dams, and canals.

Duties

• Collection of primary and secondary data within the applicable water management Areas. Evaluation and processing of secondary data. Management of primary data collection and data bases. Management of real-time data and processed data. Management of maintenance/constructions teams for hydrological gauging infrastructure.
• Management of human resources and administration activities. Management, set-up and installation of Hydrological measuring equipment. Survey and calibration of gauging weirs. Inspection and Supervise maintenance of flow gauging stations. Hydrological Data editing and processing. Management of hydrological data bank.
• Procurement of maintenance material / equipment. Travel extensively as and when required. Assist Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities, promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; project implementation support services to full project life cycle and Risk mitigation; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Produce and evaluate technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority.
• Provide input into the budgeting process as required; Compile and submit reports as required; Provide and consolidate inputs to the operational plan and Annual Performance Plan; Develop, implement and maintain databases; Supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise; and to liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.
• Effective coordination and management of Infrastructure development projects. The provision of project implementation support services to the Water Services Authorities (WSAs) and the provision of technical engineering support services.