Control Engineering Technician Grade A (Civil) REF NO: 081124/02 needed at Department of Water and Sanitation

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Job title : Control Engineering Technician Grade A (Civil) REF NO: 081124/02

Job Location : Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth

Deadline : November 28, 2024

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REQUIREMENTS :

  • A National Diploma in Civil Engineering. Six (6) years post qualification Civil Engineering experience.
  • Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
  • The disclosure of a valid unexpired drivers license.
  • Proven experience in infrastructure condition assessment, project management, design and analysis of water related infrastructure, preparation of procurement documentation and site supervision of construction works.
  • Proven ability in computer aided design software with special emphasis on ability to work with Autodesk Revit.
  • Problem solving and decision-making skills are essential as well as the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Willingness to work outside normal working hours and to travel extensively throughout the Eastern and Western Cape Provinces.  

DUTIES :

  • Manage technical services in conjunction with engineers, technologists, technicians and maintenance personnel. Ensure safety in terms of statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure quality of technical designs with specifications and authorize/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority. Manage projects in terms of best practice and policy requirements.
  • Undertake condition assessments of infrastructure and update the relevant databases and produce detailed reports on assessment results. Prioritise infrastructure rehabilitation projects based on condition assessments. Undertake analyses and designs of rehabilitation solutions. Produce the necessary design reports, drawings and specifications.
  • Supervise rehabilitation work on site. Manage, supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets. Research studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise, liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters. Mentor candidate technicians. Lend support to strategic and business planning, financial management, human resource management and general office management of the section

How to Apply for this Offer

NOTE :

  • Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified on each post. Applications must be submitted using the newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and Sanitations website, under career opportunities or the DPSA website, under vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). All required information on the Z83 application form must be provided. Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, drivers license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B of the Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory and such details must also be included in the applicants CV. For posts requiring a drivers license, annotate such details on CV. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late, applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualification/s (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.

Send your application to [email protected]

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