Engineer Production Grade A – C Ref No: 131126/08

Requirements

• A Civil Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification at NQF level 7. Three (3) years post-qualification engineering experience.
• 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. Understanding of programme and project management. Knowledge and understanding of government procurement for the infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of government legislations relevant to the sector. engineering design and analysis knowledge. Knowledge of research and development. Technical report writing. Team leadership, planning and organizing and analytical skills. Understanding of financial, conflict and people management skills. Computer literacy.

Duties

• Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety. Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects. Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice. Develop cost effective solution according to standards.
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawing, and procedures to incorporate new technology. Analyses and advises on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of wastewater systems and water supply systems, including collection, treatment, storage, distribution, and discharge. Development of planning / operation models or decision support systems for water resource development / management.
• Develop tender specifications. Development of Business Plan. Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and 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.
• Supervise the engineering work and processes. Administer performance management and development. Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration. Manage Human Resources. Monitor and control expenditure. Report on expenditure and service delivery. Liaise with relevant.