Planning Engineer at Lepelle Northern Water

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering coupled with a minimum of 5 years’ experience either in bulk water supply, industry or municipal environment of which 3 years’ experience must be at supervisory level. A valid driver’s license and Professional Registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• Postgraduate diploma or Masters degree in Engineering Management will be an added advantage. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for: Developing long term infrastructure replacement or refurbishment plans and designs Develops infrastructural plans for the refurbishment or extension of existing or new infrastructure Links LNW’s infrastructural plans to that of DWS and WSA projects when macro planning and scheme expansions are planned
• Conduct bulk water infrastructure planning and design through detail engineering analysis (e.g. feasibility studies, water resources modelling, hydraulic modelling, FEA) and techno-economic analysis Undertakes project viability studies using NPV and IRR as well as Capital budgeting and ranking of projects using profitability index analysis Demonstrate proficiency in the use of software packages relevant to the Engineering discipline Performing optimum equipment life analysis of assets
• Accurately mark-up designs for droughting personnel and examine, prepare and verify technical drawings (PFDs, P&IDs, as-builts) and specifications of civil, electrical and mechanical systems to ensure that design, installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements Co-ordinate and process inputs from wide range of disciplines and comparative analysis
• Report on investigations of possible water services developments and/or the development of strategies to reconcile water supply and demand Liaise with DWS Regional Office on master planning for Limpopo water services development linked water services planning
• Assist in providing professional guidance to teams of professional service providers in the water services sector Compile terms of reference for planning studies Management and administration of professional service providers, including financial administration
• Close interaction with provincial and central government departments; other development agencies; local authorities and the public Responsible for budgeting of all expenditure of the planning function as well as control expenditure Ensure compliance with all LNW’s policies and procedures requirements, code of ethics and confidentiality.