Engineering Technologist Production Grade A - C

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (BTech) qualification.
• Three (3) years post qualification engineering technologist experience is required.
• Compulsory registration with Engineering council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineering technologist.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's license.
• Understanding of programme and project management.
• Technical design and analysis knowledge.
• Understanding research development.
• Computer-aided engineering applications.
• Knowledge of legal compliance.
• Technical report writing and consulting.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Decision making, creativity and teamwork.
• Understanding of people financial management.
• Customer focus and responsiveness.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
• Computer Skills.
• Planning and organizing.
• Management.

Duties

• Conduct structural integrity assessments of Water Treatment Works (WTWs) and Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTWs) to evaluate infrastructure conditions, identify defects and risks, and recommend appropriate remedial measures as part of regulatory process.
• Evaluate and assess WCWDM strategies and monitor implementations.
• Participate in the Blue Drop, No drop and Green Drop certification programmes by providing engineering and technical support to the relevant teams, including the Very Rough Order of Measurement (VROOM) initiative.
• Serve as Water Services Regulation representative at the committees mandated to provide engineering expertise and technical inputs to the evaluation of water services projects including Water Demand and Water conservation management (WCWDM) projects.
• Conduct research and recommend as part of regulatory process, innovative and emerging technologies aimed at improving the planning, design, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and sustainability of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Develop and manage knowledge of current and emerging technologies and optimise technical interventions through the application of sound engineering principles and best practices.
• Provide input into the budgeting process.
• Compile and submit reports as required.
• Provide Engineering inputs in the enhancement of databases such as (IRIS).
• Manage, supervise, and control technical related personnel and assets.

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.