CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A REF NO: 271023/01
Branch: Water Resource Management
Dir: Water Resource Management Planning
DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
SALARY: R1 146 540 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS
Engineering degree (B Eng/BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification. Six (6) years post qualification experience. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. Relevant experience in the field of Water Engineering or Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) would be added advantage. Knowledge of water resources systems planning and operations analyses. Understanding of Water Resource Quantity and Water Resource Quality Assessments. Good knowledge of Hydrology, Geohydrology, Dam Engineering, Hydropower, Engineering Economics and Water Resource Management. Water Resource Scenario Conceptualization and Planning.
Knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Contractual, Legal, Budgeting and Business Plans and requirements of water resources management programs. Capacity building of personnel and mentoring of young engineers/scientists. Liaison with other organisations and stakeholders in water resource related projects (at local, regional, national and international levels). Ability to relate to and work with associated professionals in multi-disciplinary teams. Good writing, communication, policy interpretation and strategy development skills. Understanding of the National Water Act, National Water Resources Strategy, Water Services Act, National Environmental Management Act, Public Service Regulations Act and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) is important. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making, team leadership, creativity, customer focus and responsiveness.
DUTIES
- To head the Directorate: Water Resources Management Planning (D: WRMP). Planning for optimal water resources systems management across the country.
- Identification of water resources management challenges and conceptualization of appropriate management solutions.
- Ensure management of human resources, budgets, and programs in the D: WRMP. Provide leadership to ensure good management and administration of both technical and teamwork performance in the directorate.
- Support the Chief Directorate: National Water Resources Planning as required.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. LS Mabuda Tel No: (012) 336 8477
APPLICATIONS: Pretoria (Head Office): Please forward your applications quoting the relevant reference number to The Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver to Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001.
NOTE: Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
CLOSING DATE : 27 October 2023
