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CUT is the foremost higher education institution in the heartland of South Africa, dedicated to quality education and training in science, engineering and technology. CUT, established in 1981 has developed into a leading institution able to take its place in the national as well as international hig… read moreher education landscape. Our new Vision is a reflection of the university’s pursuit of quality education and academic excellence. In our efforts to educate, teach and train our students with the aid of world class technology, we will focus on customer service, excellence, innovation, integrity and diversity as the values that we uphold dearly.
Main tasks
Teaching, learning, and assessment
Research
Community engagement
Student Evaluation
Administration and leadership
Control and Organisation
Minimum Qualification Knowledge and/or Experience
A relevant Bachelor’s degree (BEng, BScEng, BEngTech Hons, or equivalent) at NQF Level 8 in Civil Engineering.
Registration as a PrEng or PrTechEng (Civil Engineering) with ECSA.
Evidence of progress towards a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
At least three years’ teaching/industry experience in the relevant subject field(s).
OR
A relevant Master’s degree (MEng, MScEng, MTech, or equivalent) at NQF Level 9 in Civil Engineering.
Registration as a Candidate Engineer/Engineering Technologist supported by proof that an application for PrEng/ PrTechEng (Civil Engineering) registration with ECSA was submitted and is currently under final review.
At least two years’ teaching/industry experience in the relevant subject field(s).
Demonstrated knowledge, proficiency, application, and practical experience in Hydraulics, including:
Application of mass flow, energy, and momentum principles in hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, pipe flow, open-channel flow, sediment transport, hydraulic design, hydraulic modelling, and water and wastewater treatment technologies at well-defined, broadly defined, and complex levels.
Total life cycle costing and analyses of water supply systems, e.g., abstraction and diversion works, pump station selection and design, bulk water supply, and water reticulation networks.
Analyses, design, construction, and management of sewer and stormwater systems.
Design of hydraulic structures, e.g., culverts, bridges, weirs, and associated protection works.
Software applications related to water engineering (hydraulics), e.g., AutoDesk (AutoCAD & Civil-3D), Civil Designer, HEC-RAS, EPANET, EPASWMM, and Aqua Hydraulics.
Design codes/legislation: (i) National Water Act (36/1998), (ii) Water Services Act (108/1997), (iii) National Environmental Management Act (107/1998), (iv) SANS1200 A-N (Civil Eng. Works), (v) CSIR (Red Book: Neighbourhood Planning and Design Guide for Sustainable Human Settlements), and (vi) SANRAL (Drainage Manual).
AND/OR
Demonstrated knowledge, proficiency, application, and practical experience in Hydrology, including:
Surface hydrology, engineering (design) hydrology, geohydrology, water resources management and planning, hydrological statistics, hydrological and hydraulic modelling, and environmental engineering at well-defined, broadly defined, and complex levels.
Hydrological data processing, e.g., evaluation, processing, and quality control of historical information and observed hydrological and/or meteorological data.
Calibration of flow-gauging weirs and related hydraulic structures, inclusive of calibration techniques, velocity distributions, conventional current gaugings, velocity-index applications, and the development of rating and velocity distribution curves.
Hydrological surveying, e.g., topographical, flood, stake-out, and as-built surveys.
Design flood estimation and flood risk analyses, e.g., capacity analyses of drainage system infrastructure and the estimation of flood-line levels as part of the Stormwater Master Planning function.
Software applications related to water engineering (hydrology), e.g., AutoDesk (AutoCAD & Civil-3D), ArcGIS, QGIS, DREU, RLMA&SI, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWAT, WRSM, and WRYM.
Design codes/legislation: (i) Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (43/1983), (ii) National Water Act (36/1998), (iii) Disaster Management Act (57/2002), (iv) National Environmental Management Act (107/1998), and (v) SANRAL (Drainage Manual).
Desired Qualification, Knowledge and/or Experience
Master’s degree at NQF Level 9 in Civil Engineering plus PrEng/PrTechEng (Civil Eng.) registration with ECSA if in possession of an NQF 8 qualification.
Evidence of progress towards a Doctorate degree in Civil Engineering if in possession of a Master’s degree.
Evidence of work experience in the subject field(s) covering all phases of the project life cycle.
Evidence of experience in research and associated outputs.
Community engagement services in the profession, e.g., consultancies and professional activities.
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