Engineering Technologist Production Grade A – C REF NO: 151124/08 needed at Department of Water and Sanitation

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) in Engineering or relevant qualification.
• Three (3) years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience required. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. Knowledge of construction contracts. Understanding of programme and project management. Technical design and analysis knowledge. Knowledge in research and development.
• Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing and networking. Professional judgement. Problem solving and analysis.
• Decision making, team leadership, creativity, and self-management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Planning and organizing and people management. Willing to travel long distances and work away from home if and when needed. 

 DUTIES :

• Provide technological advisory services and procurement administration for appointment of PSPs. Manage technical contract administration services in conjunction with technologists and engineers. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings, contract administration guidelines and procedures and incorporate new knowledge and technology in contract administration.
• Ensure quality assurance of technical designs and tender documents with specifications and make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.
• Ensure the development and implementation of a contracts database. Assist with coordination of compilation and structuring of tender documents in line with the CIDB (Best Practice Guideline).