About the Role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking dedicated Control Engineering Technicians to join their team in Pretoria Head Office. This role is critical for ensuring the safety and management of dams across South Africa, directly impacting the wellbeing of communities and the environment. By investigating and assessing dam safety, you will play an essential part in maintaining the integrity of vital water resources and supporting public service initiatives.
In your daily responsibilities, you will engage with various stakeholders, including dam owners and regional offices, to evaluate applications and oversee safety evaluations. Your expertise will not only enhance engineering practices but also contribute significantly to emergency preparedness and risk management in the face of potential dam failures. Your work will ultimately help protect communities and ensure sustainable water management throughout the country.
About the Department
The Department of Water and Sanitation is committed to the sustainable management and development of South Africa’s water resources. With a mission to ensure equitable access to safe and reliable water services, the department plays a vital role in public health, environmental sustainability, and socioeconomic development. Working here means contributing to a mission that impacts millions of lives and helps secure the nation’s water future.
What You’ll Do
- Investigate and analyze dams to assess their safety and classification.
- Evaluate applications from Approved Professional Persons (APPs) related to dam construction and alterations.
- Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments at dams identified as having safety risks.
- Liaise with dam owners and relevant stakeholders regarding dam safety issues.
- Develop and maintain guidelines and policies for dam safety management.
- Assist with emergency response plans and actions in case of dam failures.
- Manage and mentor Candidate Engineering Technicians and other engineering staff.
- Compile technical reports and contribute to the annual reporting process for dam safety programs.
What You’ll Need
- A National Diploma in Engineering or a relevant qualification.
- At least six years of post-qualification technical engineering experience.
- Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
- A valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Strong knowledge of dam engineering, safety regulations, and relevant legislation.
- Proficiency in technical report writing and computer-aided engineering applications.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to travel throughout South Africa for operational duties.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
A National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification.Six (6) years post qualification technical Engineering experience.
Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
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.
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.
Planning, organising, and people management.
Willingness to travel throughout South Africa when required for operational purposes.
Job Duties
Investigate, analyses and recommend classification of dams.Evaluate applications of Approved Professional Persons (APPs).
Evaluate and investigate engineering aspects of license 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, maintain guidelines and policies.
Advise on dam safety matters and legislation.
Generate reports and statistics to measure progress with the Dam Safety Program.
Support the Chief Engineer with all reasonable requests pertaining to dams with a safety risk.
Manage Candidate and Production Engineering Technicians, Candidate and Production Engineering Technologists and Candidate Engineers reporting to him/her.
Assist with the development of Candidate Engineering Technicians for registration as professionals.
Assist and manage the Dam Safety Regulation database (Microsoft Access Database).
Assist with compiling the Annual Report and Annual Performance Plan.
Assist the Director with technical inputs, data, statistics, and other reasonable requests.
