ENGINEER PRODUCTION GRADE A-C REF NO: 241123/02
Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management
Directorate: Water Resources Support
DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
SALARY: R795 147 – R1 197 978 per annum, (OSD), (all-inclusive package, the offer will be based on proven years of experience)
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS:
Engineering Degree (B Eng/BSc (Eng) or relevant qualification. Three (3) years post qualification Engineering experience required. Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional Engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Five (5) years’ experience in the municipal water supply industry will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge of the water and sanitation services legislative environment. Good technical, analytical, programme and project management skills, financial management skills, knowledge management, and the ability to effectively liaise with a wide range of sector role players. Willingness to travel frequently.
DUTIES:
- The successful candidate will report to the Chief Engineer: Water Macro Planning. Provide support in the analysis and coordination of work assigned.
- Provide technical support to the water and sanitation services sector.
- Strategic Analysis of Water Services themes and topics. Development of related business perspectives with recommendations.
- Input on regular update of planning guidelines, with checklist for comprehensive planning and documentation.
- Development of SOPs related to planning. Liaison and engagements with all stakeholders and sector players regarding planning.
- Provide support to WSAs to ensure implementation of Planning Frameworks and methodologies.
- Monitoring and reporting on implementation of planning frameworks and methodologies nationally. Initiation of projects for planning through the Regional Offices and ensuring budgeting for planning.
- Co-ordination of plans to improve water and sanitation services, infrastructure, integrated planning, and management in all local government. Investigation, assessment, monitoring, and reporting on all aspects of Water Services delivery.
- Ensure all data, information and results of analyses are packaged and made accessible to the sector via the Water Services Knowledge System and National Integrated Water Information System.
- Liaison with, and maintenance of data sharing and information partnerships with key Water Services, Key Sector role-players and stakeholder such as Statistics South Africa, National Treasury, Cooperative Governance and Office of the Presidency.
APPLICATIONS:
Pretoria (Head Office): Please forward your applicant 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.
ENQUIRIES: Mr P Ngqumshe Tel No: (012) 336 8815
CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2023
