Chief Engineer Grade A REF NO: 291124/01 needed at Department of Water and Sanitation

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Job title : Chief Engineer Grade A REF NO: 291124/01

Job Location : Eastern Cape,

Deadline : December 20, 2024

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REQUIREMENTS :

  • An Engineering Degree (B Eng/BSc Eng.) or relevant qualification.
  • Six (6) years post qualification experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.
  • The disclosure of a valid unexpired drivers license. Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook).
  • Understanding of the National Water Act, Water Services Act, National Environmental Management Act, Public Service Regulations Act and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of contract, project and financial management.
  • Knowledge and understanding of operation and maintenance for water services infrastructure. Good communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to communicate at all sectors of the Department and other institutions. Must be able to work independently, be self-motivated and reliable. 

DUTIES :

  • Provide assistance in the design systems, structures and installation of water services related to infrastructure. Support the comprehensive planning in water services infrastructure.
  • Manage multifaceted projects in the technical investigation, development and refurbishment of water services infrastructure. Provide assistance and support in administration.
  • Inspect, test equipment, infrastructure systems and installations including the preparation of reports on the findings. Identify, review and comment on operation and maintenance plans of water services infrastructure in the Region.
  • Compile, review and comment on contract documentation proposals, bill of quantities and tenders. Coordination of the water services planning in the Region.
  • Manage financial allocations to projects and programs.
  • Provide technical engineering support, guidance and give advice to personnel on various levels, consultants, contractors and water service authorities.
  • Support functional arrears to arrange supply chain management, human resources management and financial needs. Provide mentoring and guidance to staff towards ECSA registration. 

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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