REF NO: 081124/02
SALARY : R552 741 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Civil Engineering. Six (6) years post qualification Civil Engineering
experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a
Professional Engineering Technician. The disclosure of a valid unexpired drivers license.
Proven experience in infrastructure condition assessment, project management, design and
analysis of water related infrastructure, preparation of procurement documentation and site
supervision of construction works. Proven ability in computer aided design software with special
emphasis on ability to work with Autodesk Revit. Problem solving and decision-making skills are
essential as well as the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams. Willingness to work outside
normal working hours and to travel extensively throughout the Eastern and Western Cape
Provinces.
Manage technical services in conjunction with engineers, technologists, technicians and
maintenance personnel. Ensure safety in terms of statutory and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new
technology. Ensure quality of technical designs with specifications and authorize/make
recommendations for approval by the relevant authority. Manage projects in terms of best
practice and policy requirements. Undertake condition assessments of infrastructure and
update the relevant databases and produce detailed reports on assessment results. Prioritise
infrastructure rehabilitation projects based on condition assessments. Undertake analyses and
designs of rehabilitation solutions. Produce the necessary design reports, drawings and
specifications. Supervise rehabilitation work on site. Manage, supervise and control technical
and related personnel and assets. Research studies on technical engineering technology to
improve expertise, liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters. Mentor
candidate technicians. Lend support to strategic and business planning, financial management,
human resource management and general office management of the section
ENQUIRIES : Mr. G Daniell Tel No: (041) 508 9706
APPLICATIONS : Southern Operations: Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on
the subject line to: SORecruit39@dws.gov.za or hand deliver at the Department of Water and
Sanitation 50 Heugh Road, Lion Roars Office Park c/o 3rd Avenue and Heugh Road ,Walmer,
Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha, or post to: P.O Box 5501, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6065.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr MN Jonkerman
CLOSING DATE : 08 November 2024
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.