CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST GRADE A (CIVIL)

Job Overview

A Control Engineering Technologist Grade A (Civil) position is available in Hartbeespoort within Infrastructure Management. The role requires a BTech in Civil Engineering, 6 years of post-qualification experience, and compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist, along with a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include managing civil and structural technical services for dams and raw water plants, conducting dam safety inspections, ensuring quality assurance of designs, financial and human resource management, and providing mentorship. The salary is R958 776 per annum (OSD package).

Requirements & Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification.
• Six (6) years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience required.
• Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South African (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Knowledge of project management, technical design and analysis.
• Knowledge and understanding of research and development.
• Knowledge and experience in Computer-aided engineering applications.
• Knowledge of legal compliance and technical report writing.
• Good communication skills both (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 organising.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide civil and structural engineering supports to all three Area Offices (Hartbeespoort, Groblersdal, and Tzaneen).
• Manage technical services related to civil and structural scope of works at dams, raw water plants, and departmental buildings.
• Conduct technical activities such as dam safety inspections, condition assessments, and asset verifications.
• 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 assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize or make recommendations for approval.
• Manage administrative, human resources, and related functions including financial management.
• Provide inputs into the budgeting process, operational plan, procurement plan, and related matters.
• Compile and submit reports as required and attend to Risk and Disaster Management matters.
• Conduct research and development through continuous professional development.
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.
• Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel.

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