About the Role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a dedicated Engineer Production Grade A – C to join their team in Kimberley. This role is vital to our community as it focuses on providing essential water and sanitation planning support to municipalities within the region. By ensuring effective implementation and monitoring of water and sanitation services, this position directly contributes to improving the quality of life for residents and promoting public health.
As an Engineer, you will not only engage in technical evaluations and planning but also mentor and build capacity among young engineers. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the public service sector while working in a collaborative environment dedicated to enhancing water service delivery across South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Water and Sanitation plays a crucial role in the management and development of water resources in South Africa. Their mission is to ensure sustainable water supply and sanitation services for all citizens, promoting equitable access and enhancing the protection of water resources. Working for this department means contributing to projects that are essential for community welfare and environmental sustainability.
What You’ll Do
- Provide technical appraisal of water and sanitation reports and business plans.
- Support municipalities in planning and implementing water and sanitation projects.
- Conduct site visits to verify project progress and compliance with engineering standards.
- Attend intergovernmental relations meetings to discuss technical matters.
- Approve engineering works in line with prescribed norms and standards.
- Investigate complaints related to water services and compile necessary reports.
- Offer technical support to the sanitation sub-directorate.
- Mentor and build capacity among junior engineers and analysts.
What You’ll Need
- A degree in Engineering (B Eng/BSc (Eng) in Civil Engineering).
- A minimum of three years of post-qualification engineering experience in water and sanitation services.
- Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.
- A valid, unexpired driver’s license.
- Strong knowledge of water and sanitation engineering design and analysis, as well as relevant environmental management practices.
- Skills in project planning, management, problem-solving, and client orientation.
- Excellent communication skills, accountability, and adherence to ethical conduct.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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Requirements
Engineering Degree (B Eng/BSc (Eng in Civil Engineering.Three (3) years post qualification engineering experience in the field of Water and Sanitation services.
Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Knowledge of water and sanitation services engineering design and analysis, Environmental impact management, Water Services Development Planning, Supply chain management, contractual and legal requirements, business planning, Programme and project management.
Change management.
Service delivery innovation (SDI).
Problem solving and analysis.
People management and empowerment.
Client orientation and customer focus.
Communication.
Accountability and ethical conduct.
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Job Duties
Provide water and sanitation planning support (i.e appraisal of water and sanitation technical report and business plans and prepare recommendations letters).
Support municipalities in the planning, implementation and monitoring of water and sanitation services / projects through platforms / tools such as Excreta Flow Diagrams, Water Services Development Plans (WSDPs), participation in the Green Drop Program and undertaking site visits to verify progress.
Attending technical Intergovernmental Relations meetings in the province.
Ensure through evaluation that planning and design for sanitation services are done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice.
Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards.
Investigate Water Services Delivery complaints and compile mandatory reports.
Provide technical support to the sanitation sub-directorate.
Building capacity and mentoring young water services engineers/ analysts.
