Vacancies Available at Department of Public Works (DPW)

REQUIREMENTS :

• National higher diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years and six months certified experience.
• B-Tech (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years certified managerial experience.
• Honours degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. Valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change control for envisaged projects. Full project management function, cost, quality and time control. Manage project cost estimates and control changes in line with allocated budgets. Plan and attend project meetings during the project phases.
• Assist with the compilation of projects documentation to support project processes. Implement project administration processes according to Government requirements.
• Ensure implementation of procurement activities and adherence thereof to Government policies. Provide assistance in implementing and assuring that project execution is in accordance with the approved project norms and time schedules.
• Support the project environment and activities to ensure that project objectives are delivered timeously. Manage and engage in multi-disciplinary construction teams regarding the construction/maintenance of facilities;
• Ensure that construction projects are implemented and executed as envisaged in the acquisition/procurement plan and that high quality projects are delivered within time, 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National higher diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years and six months certified experience.
• B-Tech (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years certified managerial experience.
• Honours degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. Valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change control for envisaged projects. Full project management function, cost, quality and time control. Manage project cost estimates and control changes in line with allocated budgets. Plan and attend project meetings during the project phases.
• Assist with the compilation of projects documentation to support project processes. Implement project administration processes according to Government requirements.
• Ensure implementation of procurement activities and adherence thereof to Government policies. Provide assistance in implementing and assuring that project execution is in accordance with the approved project norms and time schedules.
• Support the project environment and activities to ensure that project objectives are delivered timeously. Manage and engage in multi-disciplinary construction teams regarding the construction/maintenance of facilities;
• Ensure that construction projects are implemented and executed as envisaged in the acquisition/procurement plan and that high quality projects are delivered within time, 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, BSc! BEng. A minimum of 3 years post qualification engineering (Civil) experience and Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng.) A valid motor vehicle Drivers' license.

DUTIES :

• Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety: Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects, develop cost effective solutions according to standards, evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology, develop tender specifications, ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice, approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards.
• Human capital development: Assessment of Civil (wet services and pavement structure) and structural infrastructure.
• Developing solutions and provide recommendations and costs. Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer, adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice. Supervise the engineering work and processes, administer performance management and development.
• Conduct Office administration which includes budget planning, management of resources. Prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation. Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for the procurement of goods and services.
• Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures, research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma in Science or relevant qualification. A valid driver’s License.
• Compulsory registration with the SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist. 3 years post qualification technical (scientific) experience.
• Demonstrates a high level of competencies in sewage and water purification practices and sound knowledge of commercially available plants.
• A sound understanding of legislation pertaining to water and the environment is required.

DUTIES :

• Scheduled inspections on a monthly, quarterly and six-monthly basis. Sampling of sewage and drinking water purification plants, final effluent and plant components as necessary. Interpret and update Operation and Maintenance Manual and as built drawings.
• Operator training as necessary. Assessment of sewage and drinking water plants and the relevant processes. Evaluation of commercially available plants. Technical problem solving, laboratory analysis of drinking and wastewater samples.
• Perform calculations for determination of sludge age, dosage quantities etc. from sewage and drinking water purification plants, report writing compliance/non-compliance of plants, liaison with Control Scientific Technician on laboratory administration. General housekeeping and care for electronic apparatus. Interpretation of analytical data and problem identification.
• Compilation of reports on final drinking water and wastewater quality. Operation of IRIS system to ensure compliance with DWS Regulations. Establishment of routine inspection schedules. Compilation of final sewage effluent and drinking water reports. Quality assessment and recommendations on improvement of water quality.
• Forming partnership with Project Managers in addressing challenges during Water Management related projects execution. Yearly visit to Antarctica for the maintenance of water care facilities at the South African research base.