POST 42/132 : ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A – C REF NO: 281125/07 Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations Dir: Operations Central Div: Civil Engineering

SALARY : R391 671 – R586 665 per annum, (OSD), (offer will be based on proven years of experience)

CENTRE : Free State (Bloemhof Dam)

REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Civil Engineering. Three (3) years post-qualification Technical Engineering experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician. The disclosure of a valid, unexpired driver’s license. Significant dam engineering experience related to design, construction, management, operation, maintenance, and safety of dams with a safety risk will serve as an added advantage.

Knowledge of programme and project management. Knowledge of technical design and analysis of dams and canals. Knowledge of the water sector and relevant legislation (including but not limited to Chapter 4 and Chapter 12 of the 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 research and development. Knowledge of computer-aided engineering applications, including relevant computer software.

Technical report writing. Problem solving and analysis, decision making, team leadership, creativity, self-management, customer focus, and responsiveness.

Sound interpersonal and leadership skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Planning, organizing, and people management. Willingness to travel throughout South Africa for the execution of some duties.

DUTIES : Render technical services and support. Provide input in engineering drawings, research, design, manufacturing, operations, and maintenance to the area offices and scheme offices. Assist control engineering Technicians and associates in the field, workshop, and technical office activities and appraisals for technical reports, Business, and Demand Plans.

Monitor the implementation of Government Water Resource Schemes projects through conducting site inspections, site meetings, compilation, and submission of progress reports. Development of Condition Assessment and Civil Maintenance Inspections. Address breakdowns and perform fault findings. Optimize the life cycle of equipment. Initiate maintenance / refurbishment projects. Technical support for Dam Safety Rehabilitation Projects.

Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology.Evaluate technical 97 designs and engineering drawings with specifications, complete with a bill of quantities, and submit for approval by the relevant authority. Perform administrative and related functions. Provide input into the budgeting process as required.

Compile and submit monthly and quarterly expenditure reports as required. Evaluation of quotations and proposals, together with verifying and certifying invoices for payment from contractors and Public Service Providers. Execute cost analysis and feasibility studies for new and refurbished equipment. Maintain proper records and documentation for all projects to enable a clean audit. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical / engineering operational plan. Develop, implement, and maintain databases. Supervise technical personnel and control strategic infrastructure.

ENQUIRIES : Mr HS van der Westhuizen Tel No: (051) 405 9000 APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za