Fresh Jobs at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• A National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management/ Public Management/ Public Administration. Three (3) to Five (5) years experience in the field of Human Resource Management.
• One (1) to two (2) years of supervisory experience will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired drivers license. Extensive knowledge and understanding of public service, collective agreement and other related legislation.

Duties

• The supervision of pension administration unit, implementation of GEPF regulations and processes, verify pension cases on PCM system. Maintenance of database regarding condition of service-related matters. Maintenance of applicable database in relation to Human Resource. Facilitate the implementation of HR Policies, strategies, procedures and practices relating to Human Resource Management.
• Provide advisory services to all regional staff, line and senior management. Liaison with National Treasury and Compensation Commissioner, Monitoring and evaluation of all HR Transaction processes, supervision, training and motivation of staff. Draft adverts for placement. Ensure that posts are advertised as per the specifications matched with the job/role profiles.
• Response handling of applications. Ensure that processing of detailed schedules of applications are implemented and kept on a database. Keep records of the established detailed database of applications received. Supply statistics regarding employment equity. Facilitate the shortlisting processes. Arrange, schedule and facilitate the Interview processes. Draft appointment submissions and route it for approval. Approve transactions on Persal System.

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Requirements

• A National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Three (3) years post-qualification technical mechanical experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired drivers license. Experience in project management. Technical design and analysis knowledge. 

Duties

• Render technical services. Assist Engineers, Technologists and associates in field-, workshop- and technical office activities. Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology. Produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority.
• Manage refurbishment projects. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.
• Perform administrative and related functions: Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan. Develop, implement and maintain databases. Supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets.

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Requirements

• A National Diploma in Civil Engineering. Three (3) years post-qualification technical civil experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired drivers license. Experience in project management. Technical design and analysis knowledge. 

Duties

• Render technical services. Assist Engineers, Technologists, and associates in field-workshop- and technical office activities. Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology. Produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority.
• Manage refurbishment projects. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.
• Perform administrative and related functions: Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan. Develop, implement, and maintain databases. Supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets.

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Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 9. Professional procurement and SCM registration (e.g. MCIPS) or equivalent. Five (5) years of experience at a senior managerial level. Five (5) years experience in infrastructure procurement and Supply Chain Management.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Thorough knowledge of internationally recognized body of knowledge on best practice strategic infrastructure procurement and SCM.
• Full knowledge of all applicable SCM regulations and guidelines in South Africa. Proven ability to drive change in a complex environment and ensure implementation of the Department’s procurement strategies.

Duties

• Develop and provide guidance in the implementation of appropriate infrastructure procurement strategies. Identify and implement measures across the SCM value chain to ensure that all SCM for the Department’s construction unit consisting of more than 3000 employees is sufficiently effective and efficient for the construction unit. Provides expert procurement advice, guidance and recommendations to meet the procurement needs of the Department.
• Works closely with all the line managers to ensure Departmental procurement needs are met. Lead and manage the sourcing process in the Department. Manages all sourcing activities in the Department by analysing requirements, developing selection tools and methods that maximize chances to find best source of procurement and directs the work of evaluation committee. Provides contracting expert advice and recommendations on contract drafting and contract lifecycle management.
• Monitor and review progress of contractual agreements, coordinates contract extension or renewal, and as appropriate, reviews invoices, and resolves any problems that arise. Provides advice to the department on the proper use of the various systems used for procurement activities. Provides guidance and recommendations on the design of training sessions on the various systems to educate the Department on the proper use of those systems.

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Requirements

• An LLB Degree or equivalent legal qualification on NQF7. At least eight (8) years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience.
• Ability to draft legal documents that provide clear motivation / justification for a particular position pertaining to the case, also proposing the approach to be followed to ensure success in this regard.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act and Regulations, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act and Promotion of Access to Information Act.

Duties

• Render legal advisory services on diverse legal issues to the Minister, the Director-General and officials of the Department. Conduct research that will provide information and case law relevant to the legal matter at hand and present motivation/ proposals on how the specific case should be approached to obtain a desirable/ justifiable outcome / result. Manage litigation instituted by and against the Department, including water tribunal appeals.
• Conduct Legislative review, drafting of Bills, subordinate legislation and regulations. Provide legal support, advice, drafting and vetting of contract.
• Advise the client on possible courses of action during the consultation process in relation to legal entitlement and client’s instruction. Document interview and all advice given during legal consultation in writing.

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Requirements

• A Senior / Grade 12 certificate with Mathematics / Mathematics Literacy / Science.
• Six (6) to ten (10) years’ experience in surface or groundwater technical environment i.e. collecting and processing of water related data. High level in computer literacy in Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to use data management system (HYDSTRA).

Duties

• Assist in the auditing of hydrological data (stream flow data / surface water levels data, evaporation and rainfall data etc). Must be able to use data and information systems (HYDSTRA) to perform duties (data auditing, data quality control and data dissemination).
• Provide technical assistance in the archiving of hydrological data. Provide technical support to the regions thereby ensuring that good quality data is archived by the regions and head office. Assist with dissemination of hydrological data and information to various stakeholders. Assist in dam balance calculation and verification of dam recipes.
• Assist in the compilation of state of national dams, bulletin (report) on a weekly basis and ensure timely circulation and publication to internal and external stakeholders.

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Requirements

• A National Diploma or Degree in Library Science / Information Science.
• Two (2) to (4) four years’ experience in library sciences. Knowledge in monitoring the circulation of library resources. Knowledge of library information science matters.
• Knowledge and understanding in handling interlibrary loans. Understanding in tracking bibliographic records. 

Duties

• Identify the appropriate library resource needs. Analyse and sort library materials according to the applicable library system.
• Compare selections with card catalogue / electronic records. Implement good practices of maintaining library books and information.
• Review material from publisher catalogues and various database. Collect and secure material for official publications depositories.
• Pre-select and display library material. Inform users of special library collection.
• Facilitation of contracts for online subscriptions.