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Requirements

A Civil Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSc Eng). Three (3) years of post-qualification experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Experience in dam engineering, specifically in aspects of dam safety evaluation, monitoring, and rehabilitation, will be an added advantage. Experience in asset lifecycle management of water resources infrastructure is highly recommended. Knowledge and experience in project and contracts management. Understanding of procurement processes in the public sector. Sound financial planning and management. Ability to communicate, conflict management, contract dispute resolution, and negotiation skills will be an added advantage. Computer literacy and the ability to use most common MS Office programs are highly recommended. Ability to work with structural, drafting, and hydrological analysis software such as MSc Marc, Prokon, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and HecGeoRas will be an added advantage.

Duties

Conduct 5 yearly dam safety evaluations, implement advanced dam monitoring systems such as AVM and Trivec using the latest equipment available in the market, conduct research on new methodologies for behavior monitoring of dams, validate observed data using finite element modeling, and implementrehabilitation projects in line with Chapter 12 of the National Water Act of 1998 as well as Government Notice R139 of February 2012. Manage small- to medium-sized projects and oversee all aspects of project implementation in accordance with the applicable standard contracts, such as SAICE GCC 2015, FIDIC, and NEC Suits of Contracts. Manage the technical, environmental, contractual, risk, social, and financial aspects of dams’ rehabilitation projects. Ensure compliance with technical standards and legal requirements during the implementation of projects.