About the Role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a dedicated Engineer Production Grade A – C to join its team at the Pretoria Head Office. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and sustainability of dams across South Africa. Working in Pretoria, you will contribute to the public service by investigating and analyzing dam classifications, evaluating applications, and conducting safety inspections. Your work will directly affect the safety and well-being of communities that depend on these critical water resources.
As an Engineer in this role, you will engage with various stakeholders, including dam owners, professional persons, and regional offices. Your expertise will help guide decisions on dam safety, emergency preparedness, and compliance with national legislation. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the community through the public sector.
About the Department
The Department of Water and Sanitation is committed to managing South Africa’s water resources sustainably. Its primary mission is to ensure that citizens have access to clean and safe water while also maintaining the integrity of the country’s dam infrastructure. By working with a diverse team of professionals, you will be part of a critical initiative that protects and enhances the nation’s water security.
What You’ll Do
- Investigate, analyze, and recommend classifications for dams across the country.
- Evaluate applications from Approved Professional Persons (APPs) related to dam construction and alterations.
- Conduct thorough safety evaluations and risk assessments of existing dams.
- Liaise with dam owners and stakeholders to address safety matters and compliance issues.
- Conduct inspections of dams with safety risks and respond to emergency situations, implementing Emergency Preparedness Plans (EPPs).
- Compile technical reports for unlawful constructions and develop guidelines on dam safety and legislation.
- Support the Chief Engineer and assist in developing future engineering professionals.
What You’ll Need
- A degree in Civil Engineering (B Eng/ BSc Eng) and compulsory registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
- A minimum of three years of post-qualification civil engineering experience, with a focus on dam safety evaluation and construction supervision.
- A valid unexpired driver’s license and a willingness to travel throughout South Africa for operational purposes.
- Strong knowledge of the water sector, relevant legislation, and technical design principles.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
An Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSc Eng) in Civil Engineering.Three (3) years post qualification Civil Engineering experience required.
Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Experience in dam engineering specifically in aspect of dam safety evaluation, design and construction supervision of dams is highly recommended.
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 with a safety risk.
Willingness to travel throughout South Africa when required for operational purposes.
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.
Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
Planning, organising, and people management.
Job Duties
Investigate, analyse, and recommend classification of dams.Evaluate applications of Approved Professional Persons (APPs).
Evaluate and investigate engineering aspects of licence 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 and/or maintain guidelines and policies and advise on dam safety matters and legislation.
Generate reports and statistics to measure progress with the Dam Safety Program.
Support the Chief- and/or Specialist Engineer with all reasonable requests pertaining to dams with a safety risk.
Assist with the development of Candidate Engineers, Candidate Engineering Technicians and Candidate Engineering Technologists for registration as professionals.
