Job Requirements
A Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (BTech) or relevant qualification. Six (6) years post qualification engineering technologist experience in water infrastructure maintenance. Compulsory Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. Knowledge of project, asset management and financial management principles. Sound understanding of Engineering Design and analysis. 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 and understanding of operations and maintenance of bulk raw water infrastructure. Knowledge of Legal compliance, Occupational Health and Safety principles. Understanding of the National Water Act, Water Services Act, Government Immovable Asset Management Act, National Environmental Management Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) Computer literacy with Strong technical report writing skills and the ability of exercising professional judgement within the engineering environment. Knowledge of Supply Chain Management processes. Knowledge of contractual and legal requirements. Programme and Project Management. Good Communication and analytical skills. Professional and Ethical Conduct. Knowledge and understanding of Computer-aided engineering applications. Creating a high-performance culture.
Duties
Manage Water Infrastructure O&M work streams with technical support from a team of Engineers, Technologist, Technicians, Artisans and Associates in the field. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Lead work streams that involve evaluation of existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology. Manage execution of CAPEX projects through term contractors. Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize, make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority. Manage administrative activities, human resources related functions. Financial Management and provide inputs into the budgeting process, operational plan, procurement plan and related matters. Compile and submit reports as required. Participate in cluster performance enabling committees such as OHS committee, Disposal committee, BID committees, security forums, MANCO and as per operations need. Attend to Risk and Disaster Management matters. Research and Development through continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Laise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters. Must be prepared to work away from the office and travel extensively across the Area office footprint, Cluster office footprint and nationally for the Chief Directors business call. Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel. Research / literature studies and technical engineering technology to improve expertise. This is one of the Senior Technical roles in the cluster therefore, the candidate is required to have good leadership skills and will be expected to mentor the junior technical personnel.
What is the Salary
R958 776 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
Location
Klipfontein Area Office
How to Apply
Mr T Mkhize Tel No: (033) 239 1900 NOTE` : NB: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to technical exercise and integrity (Ethical conduct) assessment.
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Apply Before:
27 November 2026
Reference No:
271126/10
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