About the Role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a dedicated Engineering Technologist Production Grade A – C based in Gauteng. This role is crucial for ensuring the structural integrity of Water Treatment Works (WTWs) and Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTWs), ultimately safeguarding community health and the environment. As an Engineering Technologist, you’ll be at the forefront of evaluating and improving vital infrastructure that affects countless lives daily. Your expertise will play a key role in implementing innovative technologies and strategies that enhance water management and conservation, which are essential in our fight against climate change and water scarcity.
In this position, you will not only assess current infrastructure conditions but also provide engineering support in regulatory processes. Your contributions will ensure that the community has access to safe, reliable water services, making a significant impact on public health and sustainability. By participating in critical certification programs such as Blue Drop and Green Drop, you will be part of a team that prioritizes excellence in water services and environmental stewardship.
About the Department
The Department of Water and Sanitation’s mission is to ensure sustainable water resource management, supply, and sanitation services across South Africa. It aims to provide equitable access to safe drinking water and sanitation while promoting the responsible use of water resources. Working in this department means being part of a dedicated team that strives to improve the quality of life for all South Africans, making it a meaningful and impactful career choice.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct assessments of structural integrity for Water Treatment Works and Wastewater Treatment Works.
- Identify defects and risks in infrastructure, recommending remedial measures as necessary.
- Evaluate and implement Water Conservation and Water Demand Management strategies.
- Participate in certification programs, providing technical support to relevant teams.
- Conduct research to recommend innovative technologies for infrastructure improvement.
- Manage and optimize knowledge of current and emerging engineering technologies.
- Compile reports and provide engineering input for budgeting and database enhancements.
- Supervise technical personnel and manage related assets effectively.
What You’ll Need
- A Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (BTech) qualification.
- At least three (3) years of post-qualification experience as an engineering technologist.
- Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineering technologist.
- A valid, unexpired driver’s license.
- Solid understanding of program and project management.
- Proficient in technical design, analysis, and computer-aided engineering applications.
- Strong skills in technical report writing and problem-solving.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to plan, organize, and manage financial resources effectively.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
A Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (BTech) qualification.Three (3) years post qualification engineering technologist experience is required.
Compulsory registration with Engineering council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineering technologist.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's license.
Understanding of programme and project management.
Technical design and analysis knowledge.
Understanding research development.
Computer-aided engineering applications.
Knowledge of legal compliance.
Technical report writing and consulting.
Problem solving and analysis.
Decision making, creativity and teamwork.
Understanding of people financial management.
Customer focus and responsiveness.
Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
Computer Skills.
Planning and organizing.
Management.
Job Duties
Conduct structural integrity assessments of Water Treatment Works (WTWs) and Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTWs) to evaluate infrastructure conditions, identify defects and risks, and recommend appropriate remedial measures as part of regulatory process.Evaluate and assess WCWDM strategies and monitor implementations.
Participate in the Blue Drop, No drop and Green Drop certification programmes by providing engineering and technical support to the relevant teams, including the Very Rough Order of Measurement (VROOM) initiative.
Serve as Water Services Regulation representative at the committees mandated to provide engineering expertise and technical inputs to the evaluation of water services projects including Water Demand and Water conservation management (WCWDM) projects.
Conduct research and recommend as part of regulatory process, innovative and emerging technologies aimed at improving the planning, design, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and sustainability of water and wastewater infrastructure.
Develop and manage knowledge of current and emerging technologies and optimise technical interventions through the application of sound engineering principles and best practices.
Provide input into the budgeting process.
Compile and submit reports as required.
Provide Engineering inputs in the enhancement of databases such as (IRIS).
Manage, supervise, and control technical related personnel and assets.
