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The Department of Water and Sanitation is the custodian of South Africa's water resources. It is primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of policy governing this sector. While striving to ensure that all South Africans gain access to clean water and dignified sanitation, the … read moredepartment also promotes effective and efficient water resources management to ensure sustainable economic and social development.
Requirements
An engineering degree (BEng/BSc (Eng) in mechanical and electrical engineering). Three (3) years of post-qualification relevant engineering experience is required. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.). The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities).
Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection. Understanding of programme and project management principles. Knowledge of engineering design and analysis, including pumps and pump stations, dam outlet works, mechanical structural designs, and water resources infrastructure operations.
Duties
Design and develop new mechanical systems to address practical engineering challenges, improve efficiency, enhance reliability, and promote safety. Evaluate and update existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technologies and best practices. Approve and supervise engineering works in accordance with prescribed norms and standards. Develop tender specifications and contribute to procurement processes.
Provide training and mentorship to technicians, technologists, and candidate engineers to promote skills transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and codes of practice. Provide office administration support and contribute to budget planning processes. Conduct research and literature studies to enhance engineering expertise and promote innovation. Render mechanical engineering support to Operations and Maintenance units, including fault finding, breakdown investigations, and performance optimization.
Develop and maintain asset management strategies and systems to optimize the lifecycle of mechanical infrastructure. Conduct regular inspections and condition assessments of mechanical equipment and machinery. Manage CAPEX programmes relating to refurbishment, rehabilitation, upgrades, and emergency works.
Oversee and coordinate all aspects of infrastructure project implementation, including technical, environmental, contractual, financial, risk, and social components.
Ensure compliance with applicable technical standards, legal requirements, approved budgets, and project timeframes during implementation of water resource infrastructure projects. Coordinate and manage contracts with service providers to ensure effective delivery. Promote transformation, knowledge sharing, innovation, and a high-performance culture within the department.
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