Civil Engineer or Technologist

In brief

Overview This role is for a Civil Engineer or Technologist at Amatola Water, reporting to the Senior Manager: Planning and Design. The position involves a range of civil engineering responsibilities, primarily focused on the planning, design, project implementation, and asset management within water and wastewater infrastructure environments. What you will do * Conduct feasibility studies and business cases. * Identify and implement appropriate data collection for the analysis stage of projects. * Apply sound engineering principles to analyse collected data. * Generate sound engineering solutions for projects using appropriate design standards. * Participate in project planning, design reviews, and technical coordination meetings. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated projects. * Assess technical design work of specialist consultants. * Ensure designs meet quality, safety, and operational requirements. * Ensure implementation Compliance. * Ensure compliance with General Conditions of Water Supply document. * Formulate and review policies and ensure compliance with policies. * Approve plans and designs. * Select the standard conditions of contracts for projects. * Develop appropriate special conditions of contracts for projects when required. * Commission final Designs. * Ensure authorisation and initiation and creation of detailed, actionable engineering blueprints and technical specifications. * Render Draughting Services. * Oversee and coordinate draughting services to ensure drawings meet industry standards and project requirements. * Apply asset management principles aligned to lifecycle planning, risk, criticality, maintenance strategies, asset information quality and continuous improvement. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Minimum Qualifications:** * BEng / BSc Eng / BTech / Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification NQF Level 7. * **Preferred Qualifications (an added advantage):** * Postgraduate qualification in Civil Engineering, Asset Management, Project Management, Water Engineering or a related field. * **Required Professional Registration:** * Professional Registration with ECSA either as Professional Engineer Pr. Eng. or Professional Engineering Technologist Pr. Tech Eng. * **Minimum Experience:** * Minimum 5 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in civil engineering, preferably in water or wastewater treatment, bulk water, pump stations, treatment works, municipal/public utility infrastructure environments. * **Key Competencies:** * Sound understanding of applicable South African design codes and engineering standards. * Strong technical report writing and calculation documentation skills. * Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams. * Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, risk assessment practices, legal appointments and contractor management requirements. * Knowledge of water sector legislation, compulsory water and sanitation service standards, environmental compliance requirements and relevant engineering codes and standards. * Knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle costing, reliability improvement, maintenance planning and continuous improvement methodologies. * Knowledge of public sector procurement, contract administration, Supply Chain Management processes and the PFMA or equivalent governance requirements applicable to the organisation. * Working knowledge of labour relations good practice, performance management, disciplinary and grievance principles, employment equity and skills development requirements applicable to supervising staff in South Africa. * Computer literacy, including spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, CMMS/EAM systems and relevant design/modelling software. * Valid unendorsed driver’s license and willingness to travel to plants and project sites as required. Who should apply This role is suitable for a qualified Civil Engineer or Technologist with a minimum NQF Level 7 qualification, who holds professional registration with ECSA as either a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr. Tech Eng.). The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in civil engineering, with a preference for experience in water or wastewater treatment, bulk water, pump stations, treatment works, or municipal/public utility infrastructure. Applicants should possess a strong understanding of South African design codes and engineering standards, relevant legislation (OHS Act, water sector legislation, public sector procurement), and asset management principles. Strong technical report writing, analytical skills, computer literacy, and the ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams are essential. A valid unendorsed driver’s license and willingness to travel are also required. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/civil-engineer-or-technologist-amatola-water Source: myjobmag

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