Job Openings at Department of Water and Sanitation

REQUIREMENTS: 

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Beng/BSc) and be registered as professional Engineer with ECSA. Must have eight (08) years post qualification relevant experience. Excellent communication skills.
• Decision-making, Team Building, and People Management. Technical Report Writing. Knowledge of dam, canal
• and pipeline design. Knowledge of computer Civil Engineering packages, specifically Civil 3D. Knowledge of OHS/Construction Regulations. Knowledge of Environmental Regulations. Knowledge of Quality Management.
• Knowledge of Project Contract Law – GCC or FIDIC or NEC. The disclosure of a valid and unexpired driver’s license.

DUTIES: 

• Advising clients and management on the design of dams, canals and other water infrastructure to maximise human and physical resources during the implementation of civil projects. Preparing technical reports and other technical tender documentation to secure fair and equitable tenders for subcontractors and overseeing and managing contracts between the client and subcontractors. Monitor quality and report to the client/management during the project's construction phase. Liaise continuously with clients, consultants and subcontractors on the project through written and verbal communication. Combine and compile monthly reports.
• These reports need to include technical details and quality control test results.
• Planning and risk monitoring to solve problems before and when they occur.
• Planning and Sequencing of construction activities through method statements. 
• Managing construction activities and ensuring adequate progress during the project. Engage with different stakeholders during the planning and implementation phase of projects.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma / Degree in Quantity Surveying. Project Manager Certificate would be an added advantage. Six (6) years relevant experience. Excellent communication skills. Decision-making, Team Building, and People Management. Technical Report Writing. Knowledge in Construction contracts such as GCC and NEC.
• Knowledge of computer Quantity Surveying packages, specifically CCS (Candy).
• Knowledge of OHS/ Construction Regulations. Knowledge of Environmental Regulations. Knowledge of Quality Management. Knowledge in progress and quantity tracking. The disclosure of a valid and unexpired driver’s license.

DUTIES:

• Advising management on the optimal use of funds and strategies to maximise human and physical resources.
• Maintaining the highest level of professionalism towards all parties involved and ensuring the fair and accurate finalisation of the project. Preparing bills of quantities and other tender documentation to secure fair and equitable tenders for subcontractors.
• Monitor costs and report to management during the project's construction phase.
• Determining the final cost of the project and compiling monthly cash flows. Liaise continuously with management and clients, consultants and subcontractors on the project through written and verbal communication. Combine and compile monthly reports.
• These reports need to include resource allocation and financial planning. Analyses of monthly performance and project budget projections. Planning and risk monitoring to solve problems before and when they occur.
• Scheduling and Programming of construction activities using CCS (Candy).
• Managing cost (planned and actual) on the project. Drafting and maintaining monthly financial statements. Monitor payment certificates and project and subcontractor evaluations every month, time and resource planning to ensure adequate project progress

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REQUIREMENTS:

• A THREE (3) years Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management / Labour Relations / BCom Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Four (4) to five (5) years’ experience in Labour Relations. Knowledge and experience of Labour Relations processes.
• Knowledge and experience in policy development and implementation.
• Knowledge of Human Resource Information. Knowledge, understanding, and experience in the Disciplinary process of Labour Relations.
• Understanding of government legislation, financial management, and PFMA. Knowledge of negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of techniques and procedures for the planning and execution of operations. Knowledge of program and project management.
• Knowledge of relationship management. Problem-solving and analysis. People and diversity management. Planning and organizing. Client orientation and customer focus. Good communication skills both verbal and written. Listening skills. Accountability and ethical conduct. Knowledge of analytical procedures. A disclosure of a valid and unexpired drivers license.

DUTIES:

• Assist with providing input and development into employee relations policies. Implement employee relations policies and employee relations training.
• Provide employee relations advice. Coordinate and facilitate dispute resolution processes. Coordinate and facilitate disciplinary processes.
• Coordinate and facilitate resolutions of grievances.
• Ensure implementation, review and improvement of the handling of dispute/s and collective bargaining in the directorate.
• Liaise with employee organisation. Assist in ensuring employment equity compliance. Coordinate and facilitate reports