Current Jobs at Amatola Water

Minimum Qualifications:

• National Diploma (Civil Engineering) (NQF Level 6)
• Professional Registration with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) as Professional Engineering Technician (PrTechni Eng) 

Added advantage

• BTech (Civil Engineering) (NQF 7)
• Registration with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) as a Candidate Technologist 

Minimum Experience:

• 3 years’ experience post receiving minimum qualification (NQF Level 6) handling water and/or sanitation projects of which at least two years has been in a consulting environment handling water project.
• Sound knowledge of water infrastructure planning and design.
• Proficient in Computer Aided Design (CAD) applications and software including providing proof of training and development courses attended. 

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the Planning and Design Manager, the appointee will:

• Identify infrastructure requirements for all relevant Amatola Water Supply and Sanitation Systems
• Model and analyse infrastructure systems on network packages
• Identify system improvements and other system characteristics
• Maintain a comprehensive database for technical statistics
• Collect and capture supply system data
• Keep and update data on infrastructure e.g. capacity of Water Treatment Works, year constructed, production, diameter, type of materials and size of pipelines, reduced levels, etc
• Report accidents/incidents
• Compile and update Infrastructure Master Plan
• Prepare and update tables, graphs and schematics for the Infrastructure Master Plan
• Participate with external agents that address regional planning issues
• Provide support for the organisation’s strategic planning process regarding infrastructure
• Develop proposals for concessions and infrastructure acquisition
• Provide inputs in the investigation of new business opportunities
• Provide technical support to other sections and divisions
• Conduct feasibility studies and present the outcomes
• Produce reports on technical aspects of the supply system as requested.
• Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the line manager/supervisor within the ambit of the position taking into consideration competencies and operational requirements

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Minimum Qualifications:

• National Diploma in organisational development / business administration or social sciences or any related field.
• Three (3) years’ experience in social facilitation and training or related field.

Minimum Experience:

• Three (3) years post graduate experience as a social facilitator on infrastructure projects in both urban and rural communities. Communication skills and stakeholder engagement experience.

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the PMU Manager, the employee will:

• Provide ISD control on Programmes and Projects
• Promote the ISD function to internal and external clients
• Plan ISD projects and programmes for internal and external clients
• Actively seek the involvement of relevant stakeholders
• Develop and sustain relationships with stakeholders
• develop and maintain sound relationships with internal and external clients
• Convey ISD strategies to all other stakeholders
• Oversee the resolution of any institutional and social conflicts that may threaten the success of projects and programmes
• Monitor the effectiveness of the ISD Function
• Develop and/or modify ISD policy for Amatola Water as required
• Conduct research into best practice in the ISD sector
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports on activities to Senior Managers/Board etc
• Ensure project management through all phases of the project to ensure that specifications are met and to ensure that corrections can be made timeously
• carry out reasonable and lawful instructions are given by the line managers/supervisors within the ambit of the ambit of the position taking into consideration competencies and operational requirements

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Minimum Qualifications:

• National Diploma Civil Engineering (NQF 6), Professionally registered as a Pr Techni, and PMP with PMI or Pr CPM with SACPCMP. 

Added advantage

• BSc / B Tech Civil Engineering (NQF 7)
• Professionally registered with ECSA as a Pr. Eng, / Pr Tech Eng. or PMP with PMI or Pr CPM with SACPCMP.
• Project Management Qualification

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ working experience in the Infrastructure Environment.
• 3 years’ Project Management experience with a proven track record in managing high level projects, project management skills (best project management practices) in terms of managing matrix structures, multi-disciplinary and multi projects.
• Experience in water infrastructure environment, will be an added advantage.

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the PMU Manager, the appointee will:

• Ensure that the project is implemented within fundamental principles of project management and framework of PMBOK, PRINCE 2 and IPECC
• Mobilise by appointing from various key functional areas within the enterprise, a team that is fit-for-purpose, embedding required capabilities for a successful delivery of the project.
• Ensure that all supporting resources on the project are inducted
• Manage the approval process of the project charter and contract
• Develop tender document specifications.
• Liaise with Supply Chain Management (SCM) with regard to the publication of tender documents
• Arrange appointment of external specialists to evaluate tender submissions
• Initiate and Manage Feasibility studies to ensure high accuracy and transparency during the adjudication of the results
• Co-ordinate project needs with the Infrastructure Development Plan
• Initiate and monitor GIS inputs for all feasibility studies
• Analyse feasibility studies critically
• Form part of a panel to assist in decision making
• Prepare internal costing of projects
• Budget for projects by applying applicable contingencies, P&G’s and escalation
• Study the project stages in detail to ensure a good understanding of the critical construction issues
• Confirm that construction is in line with the initial goal of the project
• Prepare a quality control plan
• Implement appropriate guidelines to projects to protect Amatola Water’s assets
• Confirm designs with technical staff from Amatola Water’s Operational Department
• Analyse completion reports and investigates if projects can be accepted as completed
• Oversee and coordinate ISD activities such as community meetings
• Arrange that appropriate Health and Safety resources are on site
• Liaise with Water Resources Management / Environmental Specialist regarding approval of EIA’s
• Management of technical staff per project basis

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• National Diploma: Information Technology or equivalent application development degree or BSc Computer Science 

Minimum Experience:

• 3 to 5 years development experience within a corporate environment. Including experience in a Microsoft development environment/Microsoft.Net (C# / VB.NET) and SQL.
• Fluent in database design / implementation / development and SQL query using MS SQL Server (queries, stored procedures, triggers, etc.)

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the Business Systems Specialist, the employee will:

• Analyse processes and develop systems accordingly to fulfil user requirements
• Provide input into and developing system specifications
• Refine processes and procedures, by automating manual processes used throughout Amatola Water to enhance productivity e.g. budget processes
• Provide support on all systems utilised within the organisation to improve organisational efficiency
• Provide user support on the ERP software, IMS (Integrated Management System) and other systems developed in-house
• Support users by assisting with system queries timeously
• Ensure training of end users on Amatola Water’s ERP and other systems developed in-house
• Provide users with training for the organisations ERP software as well as other systems deployed to the production environment
• Update user manuals and make it available to all users
• Mentor and guide the Junior Developer through developmental stages
• Compile and submit of monthly reports through to line management
• Minimise IT non-conformances and IT risks to ensure compliance to ICT policy

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Minimum Qualifications:

• National Diploma Civil Engineering (NQF 6)
• Professionally registered as a Pr Techni, and PMP with PMI or Pr CPM with SACPCMP

Added advantage

• BSc / B Tech Civil Engineering (NQF 7)
• Professionally registered with ECSA as a Pr. Eng, / Pr Tech Eng. or PMP with PMI or Pr CPM with SACPCMP.
• Project Management Qualification

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in the Infrastructure Environment
• 3 years’ Project Management experience with a proven track record in managing high level projects, project management skills (best project management practices) in terms of managing matrix structures, multi-disciplinary and multi projects
• Experience in water infrastructure environment, will be an added advantage 

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the Senior Manager Secondary Business, the employee will:

• Manage the approval process of the project charter and contract
• Develop tender document specifications
• Liaise with Supply Chain Management (SCM) with regard to the publication of tender documents
• Initiate and Manage Feasibility studies to ensure high accuracy and transparency during the adjudication of the results
• Co-ordinate project needs with the Infrastructure Development Plan
• Initiate and monitor GIS inputs for all feasibility studies
• Ensure costing and budgeting of projects to ensure that adequate funding is available for construction
• Study feasibility reports carefully and make detailed recommendations regarding accuracy and quality of work done by consultants
• Prepare internal costing of projects
• Ensure project management throughout all phases of the project to ensure that specifications are met and to ensure that corrections can be made timeously according to General Conditions of Contract (GCC)
• Study the project stages in detail to ensure a good understanding of the critical construction issues
• Confirm that construction is in line with the initial goal of the project
• Attend all technical and progress meetings
• Manage consultant activity
• Ensure environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to ensure that Amatola Water’s projects adhere to the regulations of the relevant Acts
• Identify projects and actions, which may damage the environment
• Know and understand the National Environmental Management Act
• Initiate and Manage Feasibility studies to ensure high accuracy and transparency during the adjudication of the results
• Office Management to ensure that resources are used according to maximum potential
• Management of technical staff per project basis
• Co-ordinate projects with other role-players

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain Management, or Bcom

Added Advantage:

• Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) or Certified Contract Manager (CCM)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Minimum Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in contract management, supply chain management
• Experience managing complex contracts with multiple stakeholders and suppliers 

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the appointee will:

• Develop and maintain Contract Management systems, procedures and standards to support the Entity in implementing contracts
• Develop and maintain a contract register, reporting templates and a tool to measure performance of various contracts within the Entity
• Compile and vet contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) for various contracts that are entered into by the Entity with various parties and stakeholders to ensure alignment with Entity’s policies, procedures, and standards
• Administer and maintain contracts and SLAs
• Support project managers and various units that are implementing contracts and SLAs
• Execute applications associated with the management of the Contract Management System for all contracts entered into by the Entity
• Analyse and align operating capacity and capabilities of the Contract Management section to deliver against specific key performance areas
• Evaluate and comment of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats arising out of operational activities and deliverables in detailed contract management reports submitted for perusal to the Chief Executive, including the Supply Chain Manager
• Communicate with other Managers and Executives on specific aspects of applicable policies and processes, clarifying the understanding, implementation, approach, outcomes and performance measures of contracts that are entered into
• Maintain relationships with service providers / vendors and contractors, in order to ensure positive relationships are maintained contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the functionality to support specific requirements and outcomes
• Participate in meetings and providing information on specific processes, including Supply Chain processes and procedures related to contracts that are entered into
• Develop and maintain business relationships with high-level representatives of key contracting entities
• Lead negotiations of financial and other contractual terms and provisions in all lines of the business
• Attend to specific administrative recording and reporting requirements, in order to comply with reporting requirements in terms of legislative prescripts
• Report to the Chief Executive, including the Supply Chain Manager on the contract register detailing nature of project, matter that is contracted on, contractually committed amount, start and end date of contract
• Regulate, control and combat abuse of the supply chain management system
• Promote, develop, monitor, direct and control all aspects of Contract Management in a Municipality to ensure compliance with the SCM policy and the Municipality’s Administrative Framework
• Take all reasonable steps to prevent abuse of the Contract Management System
• Investigate all allegations against an official or other role-player relating to fraud, corruption, favouritism, unfair or irregular practices
• Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the line manager/supervisor within the ambit of the position taking into consideration competencies and operational requirements