CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADE A

Job Overview

A vacancy exists for a Control Engineering Technician Grade A within the Department of Water and Sanitation Services Management in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The position offers a salary of R573 552 per annum (OSD). Candidates must hold a National Diploma in Civil Engineering, have six years of post-qualification experience, and maintain compulsory ECSA registration as a Professional Engineering Technician. Responsibilities include managing civil engineering processes, project monitoring, infrastructure condition assessments, and contract management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Six (6) years' post-qualification technical engineering experience in civil engineering.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's license.
• Proven experience in project and programme management.
• Sound technical design and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of computer-aided engineering applications, legal compliance, and contract management.
• Excellent technical report writing, problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, creativity, and customer focus skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• People management and budget management skills.
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993), and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor civil engineering processes within government water schemes and water user associations.
• Manage administrative and related functions.
• Monitor the implementation of capital- and operationally funded projects through site inspections, site meetings, and the compilation and submission of progress reports.
• Conduct condition assessments of infrastructure and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations, including dam safety regulations.
• Draft civil engineering project specifications and facilitate the implementation and contract management of civil engineering projects.
• Conduct research and development initiatives to support the effective management and maintenance of water infrastructure.
• Provide technical advice and support to ensure the sustainable operation of government water schemes and water user associations.

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