CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADE A

Job Overview

The Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency is hiring a Control Engineering Technician Grade A in Durban. The role requires a National Diploma in Civil Engineering, six years of post-qualification experience, and compulsory ECSA registration as a Professional Engineering Technician. Responsibilities include managing technical services, hydrological data management, quality control on Hydstra, infrastructure monitoring, risk management, and staff supervision. Applicants must hold a valid driver's license and be willing to travel extensively.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Six (6) years post qualification technical engineering experience.
• Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Technical design and analysis of hydrological infrastructure and/or water resource infrastructure.
• Knowledge of hydrological data management and water balance.
• Research and Development.
• Knowledge and experience in Computer-aided engineering applications.
• Knowledge of legal compliance and Project management.
• Technical report writing skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written), conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Problem solving and analysis, decision making, teamwork, creativity, financial management, people management, customer focus, responsiveness, planning and organizing.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologist and associates in the field, workshop, and technical hydrological activities.
• Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology.
• Ensure quality control of hydrological time series data.
• Manage the registration of hydrological data on Hydstra.
• Ensure performance of control surveys, stream flow gauging and calibration of gauging weirs.
• Monitor Real time data of gauging sites, perform site evaluations and monitor instrumentation.
• Handle data requests and dissemination.
• Manage the Data Quality Control Division within the SubDirectorate.
• Attend to Monitoring Committee matters.
• Manage administrative, human resource and related functions.
• Provide inputs into the budgeting process, operational plan, procurement plan and related matters.
• Compile and submit reports as required.
• Provide technical support Risk and Disaster Management matters.
• Research and development through continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
• Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel.
• Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise.
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.
• Prepare to work away from the office and travel extensively for extended periods of time.

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