Engineer (Production) Grade A – C

Requirements

• A Civil Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification at NQF level 7.
• Three (3) years post-qualification engineering experience.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng).
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Understanding of programme and project management.
• Knowledge and understanding of government procurement for the infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of government legislations relevant to the sector. engineering design and analysis knowledge.
• Knowledge of research and development.
• Technical report writing.
• Team leadership, planning and organising and analytical skills.
• Understanding of financial, conflict and people management skills.
• Computer literacy.

Duties

• Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety.
• Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects.
• Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice.
• Develop cost effective solution according to standards.
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawing, and procedures to incorporate new technology.
• Analyses and advises on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of wastewater systems and water supply systems, including collection, treatment, storage, distribution, and discharge.
• Development of planning / operation models or decision support systems for water resource development / management.
• Develop tender specifications.
• Development of Business Plan.
• Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards.
• Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists, and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice.
• Supervise the engineering work and processes.
• Administer performance management and development.
• Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration.
• Manage Human Resources.
• Monitor and control expenditure.
• Report on expenditure and service delivery.
• Liaise with relevant.

How to apply

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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.