Engineer Production Grade A - C

Requirements

• An Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSc Eng) in Civil Engineering.
• Three (3) years post qualification Civil Engineering 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.
• Experience in dam engineering specifically in aspect of dam safety evaluation, design and construction supervision of dams is highly recommended.
• Knowledge of program and project management.
• Knowledge of technical design and analyses of dams.
• Significant dam engineering experience related to design, flood hydrology, construction, management, and safety of dams with a safety risk.
• Willingness to travel throughout South Africa when required for operational purposes.
• Knowledge of the water sector and relevant legislation (including but not limited to the Chapter 4 and Chapter 12 of National Water Act (NWA, Act No.
• 36 of 1998) and the Dam Safety Regulations published in Government Notice R.
• 139 of 24 February 2012).
• Understanding of research and development.
• Computer-aided engineering applications including relevant computer software knowledge.
• Technical report writing, networking, and professional judgement.
• Problem solving and analyses, decision making, team leadership, creativity, self-management, customer focus, and responsiveness Sound interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
• Planning, organising, and people management.

Duties

• Investigate, analyse, and recommend classification of dams.
• Evaluate applications of Approved Professional Persons (APPs).
• Evaluate and investigate engineering aspects of licence applications for the construction of new dams, alteration of existing dams, first filling and operational aspects of dams.
• Monitor the safety evaluation and investigation reports and carry out risk assessments of dams.
• Follow up on dam safety betterment work with dam owners.
• Liaise with regional offices, dam owners, professional persons, APPs, and the public regarding dam safety matters.
• Conduct dam safety inspections at dams with a safety risk.
• Respond to emergency situations, such as dam failures, at dams and action Emergency Preparedness Plans (EPPs).
• Conduct site visits to illegal or unlawful constructed dams and compile technical reports for the issuance of illegal dam letters and directives.
• Develop and/or maintain guidelines and policies and advise on dam safety matters and legislation.
• Generate reports and statistics to measure progress with the Dam Safety Program.
• Support the Chief- and/or Specialist Engineer with all reasonable requests pertaining to dams with a safety risk.
• Assist with the development of Candidate Engineers, Candidate Engineering Technicians and Candidate Engineering Technologists for registration as professionals.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s 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 on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.
• 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 qualifications (only when shortlisted).
• Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo 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.