Engineer Production Grade A-C REF NO: 291124/02 needed at Department of Water and Sanitation

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Job title : Engineer Production Grade A-C REF NO: 291124/02

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : December 20, 2024

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REQUIREMENTS :

  • A Civil Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSc Eng).
  • Three (3) years post qualification experience in Civil Engineering.
  • Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired drivers license. Communication and administrative skills. Pertinent knowledge and experience within the field of hydrology and hydraulics. Construction experience. Knowledge of the National Water Act (no 36 of 1998), as well as other relevant acts and legislation like the National Environmental Act (no. 107 of 1998) and dam safety legislation. Computer literacy.  

DUTIES :

  • Oversee the establishment of flow gauging sites and direct/indirect hydraulic calibration of flow gauging sites, in addition, will be required to assist in all flood frequency activities and flow information improvement.
  • Render civil designs for stream flow gauging weirs network in the country. Support Provincial Offices (Hydrometry) by ensuring that Environmental Impact Assessment for new gauging weir sites are carried out on time.
  • Support Provincial hydrometry / hydrological services with preparation of gauging weir maintenance management plans for the and ensure approval by National Department of Forestry Fishery and Environment.
  • Supervise the construction / rehabilitation of gauging weirs in various sites. Audit all relevant engineering reports and drawings in section. Provide professional and technical advice and engineering support services to other directorates and other organisations.
  • Liaise with the hydrological components in the DWS regions on all relevant communal issues. Mentor and train Engineers, Scientists (Hydrologists) and Technicians. 

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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