Vacancies Available at Department of Water and Sanitation

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Civil / Agricultural Engineering degree (B Eng/BSC (Eng). Six (6) years post qualification experience required.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Relevant experience in the field of Water Engineering or Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) or Integrated Environmental Management (IEM).
• Ability to relate to and work with associated professional fields in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience in planning and/or implementation of water projects. Good Communication skills both (verbal and written). Policy and strategy development skills.  

DUTIES :

• To optimise and plan water resource utilisation and development in one of the Northern, Central, Eastern or Southern Planning Regions through the evaluation of various management/development options. Identification of available water resources and development needs through multidisciplinary studies at appropriate levels of detail. Involvement in the development of water management strategies.
• Conceptualisation of possible solutions to meet water requirements and evaluation of technical options and associated social, economic and environmental impacts. Coordination and processing of inputs from a wide range of disciplines. Capacity building and mentoring of young engineers.
• Professionally supervise production engineers from other planning areas within the Directorate. Liaison with other organisations and parties on projects/water resource related matters (at local, regional, national and international level). Analyses of and recommendations on financial, legal and institutional aspects for water resource projects. Ensure management of human resources. Provide leadership and ensure good management and administration. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An MSc Degree in the following fields: Applied Geology / Geological Sciences or relevant science qualification.
• Six (6) years post BSc Natural Scientific experience. Compulsory registration with the South African Council of Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist in the fields of practice Geological Sciences or Earth Sciences.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Experience in the following fields will serve as an added advantage: Engineering Geology, Soil Mechanics, Rock Mechanics. Working knowledge of National Water Act, 1998 (Act No 36 of 1998), Dam Safety Regulations, 2012 (No. 35062) and related policies.

DUTIES :

• Leadership and management of sub-directorate geotechnical and geological services. Provision of geological services towards the development, maintenance, rehabilitation, and refurbishment of bulk water infrastructure projects. This includes amongst others, the development, supervision, and management of geological and geotechnical investigation programmes at various construction phases and the development of Tender documentation, financial proposals, and Terms of References.
• Management of soil and rock laboratory testing programmes for earth and concrete dams, dam construction materials and problem soils. Knowledge of codes of practice for development on problem soils and dolomitic land for water infrastructure.
• Development, management and supervision of foundation and material investigation programmes and reports for the design and construction of Category II and III dams, sourcing of construction materials and modelling probabilities of failure in slopes, embankments, and reservoirs.
• Professional Team Member as per Dam Safety Regulations for geological requirements in Category II and III dams. Compilation of Environmental Management Programmes for geotechnical investigations. Provide technical inputs to DWS civil engineering projects. Provide technical support to regional and cluster offices on projects.
• Represent the Department in various fora including participation in the technical committee meetings for projects. Assist in the management of PSPs where required. Attend meetings and manage conflict among various stakeholders during the implementation of geological and geotechnical projects. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Bachelor of Technology(B-Tech) in Electrical Engineering or relevant.
• Six (6) years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience. Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South African (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge and Experience of Works Management and SAP PM will be advantageous.

DUTIES :

• Work in the cluster office Technical Services sub directorate as one of the technical leaders that supports Area Offices. Manage Water Infrastructure O&M work streams with technical support from a team of Engineers, Technologist, Technicians, Artisans and Associates in the field. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead work streams that involve evaluation of existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology. Manage execution of CAPEX projects through Term Contractors. Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize, make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.
• Manage administrative activities, human resources and related functions. Financial Management and provide inputs into the budgeting process, operational plan, procurement plan and related matters. Compile and submit reports as required.
• Participate in cluster-performance enabling committees such as OHS Committee, Disposal committee, BID committees, security forums, MANCO and as per operations need. Attend to Risk and Disaster Management matters. Research and Development through continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.
• Must be prepared to work away from the office and travel extensively across the Area office footprint, Cluster office footprint and nationally for Chief Directorate’s business calls. Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel. Research / literature studies and technical engineering technology to improve expertise.
• This is one of the Senior Technical roles in the cluster therefore, the candidate is required to have good leadership skills and will be expected to mentor the junior technical personnel. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Science degree (BSc) (Hon) in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Microbiology. Three (3) years post qualification natural scientific experience.
• Compulsory registration with the South African Council of Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will join a team of professionals responsible for strategic water resource planning, focusing on water quality through the development and maintenance of integrated water quality planning solutions.
• This requires conducting assessment studies to address data and information gaps and needs for water quality planning. Responsible for forward planning utilising predictive modelling tools, among other methods. He/she will formulate planning goals, including the determination of Water Quality Planning Limits.
• Responsible for intervention planning through scenario analysis, reconciliation and allocation of water quality, and the development of programmes, thematic plans and strategies to maintain or improve water resource quality in catchments. Provision of water quality planning decision support and related management information in support of the implementation of water quality interventions. Provision of water quality planning related capacity building.
• Contribute to providing national and strategic guidance or advice on resource directed water quality management and water quality planning. Assisting in the planning and conducting of studies or projects, as well as to in the writing and compilation of technical scientific reports and documents.
• The activities will also relate to the development, implementation and refinement of policies, strategies, guidelines and methodologies related to water quality planning and management. Promote integrated planning through stakeholder participation, coordination and management. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Diploma in Civil Engineering. Six (6) years post qualification technical civil engineering experience.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
• Experience with water control management would be an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• This role is responsible for leading the operations section (schemes) of the Area Office. Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologist and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities.
• Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.
• Manage administrative and related functions. Provide inputs into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan. Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance databases. Manage, supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets.
• Research and Development. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. Revenue and Supply Chain Management.
• Manage Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace. Responsible for the financial management of the section. Responsible for human resource management of the section. General office management of the section. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Six (6) years post qualification technical mechanical engineering experience.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
• Project Management, Contract Management and treasury processes and regulations. Research and Development.

DUTIES :

• This role will be responsible for leading the technical workshop of the Area office (Mechanical, Electrical, civil and housing workshops). The role will also manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologist and associates in the field, workshop and technical office activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
• . Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
• Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority. Manage administrative and related functions.
• Provide inputs into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan. Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance databases.
• Manage, supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets (Including OPEX and CAPEX projects). Research and Development. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. Revenue and Supply Chain Management. Responsible for the financial management of the section. General office management of the section to liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters. The role involves intensive travelling to various sites withing the Northern Operations. 

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REQUIREMENTS : 

• A National Diploma in Surveying (T or N Stream) or relevant qualification. Six (6) years post qualification technical survey experience.
• Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Surveyor / Survey technician in respect of the Professional Land Surveyors and Technical Surveyors in respect of Act of 1984, (Act 40 of 1984). The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. 

DUTIES :

• Perform and supervise Topographical surveys to produce contour plans for infrastructures design and construction purposes. Hydrographical surveys for dams/weirs capacity calculations as well as monitoring siltation rate of dams and weirs.
• Cadastral surveys for determination of servitudes and purchase lines of state properties and check against illegal land encroachments. Make use of computer aided software to produce final maps and reports. Perform survey duties away from home and office and must be able to travel excessive distances.
• Planning, performing, supervising, and evaluating Topographical surveys, Hydrographical surveys, Cadastral surveys, and ground control beacons for aerial surveys. Supervise the operation of GPS Static and Real Time Kinematic surveys. Training and supervision of Survey Technicians and Assistant Survey personnel.
• Compile specifications for procurement of survey equipment and services. Manage the supervision of equipment maintenance. 

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REQUIREMENTS : 

• A National Diploma in Surveying (T or N Stream) or relevant qualification. Three (3) years post qualification technical survey experience.
• Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council as a Surveyor/Surveyor Technician in respect of the Land Surveyors and Technical Surveyors Act of 1984, (Act 40 of 1984). The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Perform Topographical surveys to produce contour plans for infrastructures design and construction purposes. Hydrographical surveys for dams/weirs capacity calculations as well as monitoring siltation rate of dams and weirs.
• Cadastral surveys for determination of servitudes and purchase lines of state properties and check against illegal land encroachments. Make use of computer aided software to produce final maps and reports.
• Perform duties away from home and the office and must be able to travel excessive distances. Planning, performing, supervising, and evaluating Topographical surveys, Hydrographical surveys, Cadastral surveys, and ground control beacons for aerial surveys. Operate GPS for rapid static, real-time kinematic surveys.
• Training in assisting survey personnel. Perform administrative and related functions. Execute ad hoc tasks. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate Fitter and Turner Trade Test Certificate. Five (5) years post qualification experience as an Artisan Mechanical field (Fitter and Turner).
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Knowledge of technical analysis, computer-aided applications, legal compliance, technical report writing and production, process knowledge and skills. Problem solving and analytical decision making, teamwork and analytical skills. 

DUTIES :

• Supervise the design and production of technical services. Supervise maintenance of technical services, perform administrative and related functions.
• Human capital resources management. Ensure adherence to safety standards, requirements, and regulations.
• Compile and submit technical report as required. Maintenance of bulk raw water infrastructure. Ensure quality assurance in line with specifications.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, requirements, and regulations. Implement planned maintenance and update maintenance logbooks.
• Compile and submit reports as required. Supervise and mentor staff. Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate Electrical Trade Test Certificate. Two (2) years working as an Artisan Aid will serve as an added advantage.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge of SANS 10142-1&2. Knowledge of air-conditioning and refrigeration will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work in a team. Experience of production process and skills. Technical report writing skills. Experience of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Experience of legal compliance.

DUTIES :

• Maintenance of electrical installations in various dams, reservoirs, departmental houses, pump stations, machinery, repeater stations, dam walls and pipelines. Electrical maintenance and inspections of cathodic protection (TRUs).
• Inspect equipment for technical faults and repair according to standards. Service equipment according to schedule. Ensure quality assurance in line with specifications.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, requirements and regulations. Implement planned maintenance and update maintenance logbooks. Compile and submit reports as required. Individual / personal development to keep up with new technologies. Compile and submits technical reports.
• Keep and maintain job records/ register and supervise and mentor staff. Willingness to travel and ability to work long hours, perform standby duties and perform well under pressure. Candidates may be required to complete a practical and theoretical test.