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.