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.