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Job Summary

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Requirements

Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (B Tech or relevant qualification. Six (6) years post qualification engineering Technologist experience required. Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Civil Engineering Technologist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge and experience in project management, contracts management and understanding of procurement processes in the Public Sector is recommended. Technical design and analysis knowledge. Technical report writing. Must have experience in managing rehabilitation of conveyance systems, specifically in aspects of canals, pipeline, tunnels, pumpstations and reservoirs. Experience in managing rehabilitation of water treatment works will be an added advantage. Must have experience in asset lifecycle management of water resources infrastructure Sound financial planning and management. Ability to communicate, conflict management, contract dispute resolution and negotiation skills will be an added advantage. Decision making, team leadership, creativity and self-management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Planning, organising people management skills. Computer literacy and the ability to use most common MS Office programs is highly recommended. Ability to work with program management software such as MS Project will be an added advantage.

Duties

Manage the Conveyance Systems Management Sub-Directorate. Oversee all aspects of project implementation in accordance with the applicable standard contracts such as SAICE GCC 2015, FIDIC and NEC Suits of contracts. Provide engineering designs and supervision to conveyance related projects. Manage the technical, environmental, contractual, risk, social and financial aspects of Conveyance Systems Management’ rehabilitation projects. Ensure compliance with technical standards, legal requirements, timeframes, and approved budgets during the implementation of projects. Support operational and maintenance of conveyance systems. Manage production and term contracts to assist operations with maintenance, rehabilitation and betterment of conveyance infrastructure. Provide engineering assistance with the management of major equipment overhauls and upgrades in all the operational areas. Develop maintenance guidelines for conveyance infrastructure. Perform evaluation of Department of Water and Sanitation conveyance system by means of instrumentation and assessment as required by legislation and /or departmental policies. Develop and manage budget for the Sub-Directorate. Provide inputs of the budget to Cluster Offices when required. Ensure Departmental targets regarding BEE targets are adhered to. Overall management of the Sub-Directorate Conveyance Systems Management including the inputs into the Directorates business plan. Provide progress reports on the achievement of objectives for the Directorate.