Engineer Production Grade A-C

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Eastern Operations Cd: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Eastern Sd: Mechanical Engineering Services Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Centre: Midmar Dam Salary: R914 517 - R1 376 199 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package), (Offer will be based on years of experience) Reference: 301026/15 DUTIES 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 the short term and long-term infrastructure maintenance plan/program. Guide the project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with project management methodology. Development, interpretation and customization of 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. Office administration and budget planning. Innovative techniques and inputs to water resource development/ operational planning and management. Compulsory and extensive official travelling within the KZN Province and other provinces as and when required. ENQUIRIES Mr Tahir Jasat Tel No: (033) 239 1204 86 HOW TO APPLY All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ NOTE Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. MANAGEMENT ECHELON Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

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.