Engineer Production Grade A – C Ref 301026/15

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Overview This role is for an Engineer Production (Grade A – C) within the Department of Water and Sanitation. The position focuses on the comprehensive management, maintenance, and operational oversight of bulk raw water infrastructure assets. What you will do * Plan, design, install, operate, and maintain bulk raw water infrastructure assets. * Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of bulk raw water infrastructure maintenance projects. * Develop and implement short-term and long-term infrastructure maintenance plans/programs. * Guide project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation in line with project management methodology. * Develop, interpret, and customize functional and technical norms and standards from an engineering perspective. * Review and compile operations and maintenance manuals/plans for the bulk raw water infrastructure within the Cluster. * Compile briefing documentation and tender specifications from a technical engineering perspective. * Inspect and test mechanical engineering installations and equipment, and prepare reports. * Undertake and implement corrective measures to ensure operational efficiency and compliance. * Oversee implementation and commissioning of mechanical engineering installations on bulk raw water infrastructure. * Manage resources and Budget Planning. * Develop cost-effective solutions according to Standards. * Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists, and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice. * Perform office administration and budget planning. * Provide innovative techniques and inputs to water resource development/operational planning and management. * Undertake compulsory and extensive official travelling within the KZN Province and other provinces as and when required. Requirements (from the original advert) * An Engineer degree B Eng/BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering qualification. * Three (3) years post qualification engineering experience in water infrastructure maintenance. * Compulsory Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa ECSA as a Professional Engineer Pr Eng. * 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. * Good communication skills both verbal and written and analytical skills. * Professional and ethical conduct. * Knowledge and understanding of computer-aided engineering applications. * Creating a high-performance culture. Who should apply Candidates with an Engineer degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering qualification and at least three years of post-qualification experience in water infrastructure maintenance are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be professionally registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) and possess a valid, unexpired driver's licence. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of engineering design and analysis, water resource management, operations and maintenance of bulk raw water infrastructure, and relevant legal and financial frameworks. Strong communication, analytical, computer literacy, and technical report writing skills are essential, alongside a demonstrated commitment to professional and ethical conduct, and a willingness to travel extensively. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/engineer-production-grade-a-c-ref-301026-15-department-of-water-and-sanitation Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Project management
• Health and safety (OHS)
• Driver's licence

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