Engineering Technologist Production Grade A - C at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech/BEng-Tech) in Civil Engineering.
• Three (3) years of post-qualification experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr.Tech.Eng. Civil). The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license

Duties

• Implement/assist with projects for new and/or refurbished dam and/or appurtenant/ancillary strategic water resources infrastructure. Provide technical support to Engineers and supervisors. Provide advice/guidance to Technicians and colleagues. Contribute to the design of systems, components or processes. Apply sound engineering practice, principles and techniques.
• Execute detailed design functions; Turn conceptual ideas/designs into practical implementations; Identify and optimize technical solutions to address and solve broadly defined engineering challenges/problems; Maintain and manage current technologies;
• Perform research and investigation for development; Keep abreast of- and incorporate new technology and procedures to enhance expertise. Evaluate and improve existing technical manuals; Develop and review standard drawings, procedures, guidelines, specifications and models. Promote safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Perform administrative and related office functions and activities;
• Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports; Provide inputs on the operational plan; Develop, implement and maintain databases. Liaise with relevant bodies/boards/councils/institutions on engineering-related matters; Be prepared to work away from the office and travel extensively for extended periods of time; and Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel.