About the Role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is actively seeking a skilled Engineer Production Grade A – C to join its team at the Pretoria Head Office. This pivotal role involves designing innovative systems to tackle practical engineering challenges, thereby enhancing safety and improving efficiency within the water resource management sector. As a vital part of the public service in Pretoria, your contributions will directly impact the community, ensuring sustainable water management practices that protect this precious resource for future generations.
In this role, you will not only be responsible for planning, operating, and maintaining engineering projects but also for developing cost-effective solutions that adhere to national standards. Your expertise will facilitate the evaluation of existing technical manuals and standard drawings, allowing for the incorporation of new technologies that benefit the entire community. This position is perfect for those who are passionate about using their engineering skills to make a meaningful difference in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Water and Sanitation plays a crucial role in the management and protection of South Africa’s water resources. Its mission is to ensure that all citizens have access to clean and safe water while promoting sustainable use of water resources for future generations. Working within this department means being part of a dedicated team committed to tackling critical issues related to water scarcity, quality, and conservation in a country where water is a fundamental necessity for life and development.
What You’ll Do
- Design and implement new engineering systems to address efficiency and safety challenges.
- Plan, operate, and maintain various engineering projects related to water resources.
- Develop cost-effective engineering solutions that comply with standards and regulations.
- Evaluate existing technical manuals and incorporate innovative technologies.
- Create tender specifications and approve engineering works according to established norms.
- Facilitate the training and development of technicians and candidate engineers.
- Conduct office administration and assist in budget planning.
- Engage in research to enhance engineering technologies and practices.
What You’ll Need
- A B Eng or BSc Eng Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- A minimum of three (3) years of post-qualification engineering experience.
- Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineer.
- Valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection.
- Understanding of program and project management principles.
- Proficiency in engineering design and analysis techniques.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven abilities in decision-making, team leadership, and problem-solving.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
A B Eng or BSc Eng Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering.Three (3) years post qualification.
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.
Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection.
Understanding of programme and project management.
Knowledge of engineering design and analysis including but not limited to pumps and pump stations, dam outlet works mechanical structural designs and Water Resources Infrastructure Operations.
Knowledge of research and development.
Computer-aided engineering applications.
Knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, creating high-performance culture and professional judgement.
Decision making, team leadership and analytical skills.
Creativity, self-management, financial, conflict and people management.
Customer focus and responsiveness.
Willingness to travel country wide.
Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
Planning and organising.
Problem solving and analysis.
Change management and innovation.
Job Duties
Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety.Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects; Develop cost effective solutions according to standards; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Develop tender specifications; Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is 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; Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice; Office administration and budget planning; Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise.
