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Requirements

An engineering degree (B Eng/BSc Eng) in civil engineering. Three (3) years of post-qualification civil engineering experience required.  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 the aspects of dam safety evaluation, design, and construction supervision of dams, is highly recommended.  Knowledge of program and project management.  Knowledge of technical design and analyses of dams.  Significant dam engineering experience related to design, flood hydrology, construction, management, and safety of dams with a safety risk.  Willingness to travel throughout KwaZulu-Natal for the execution of some duties.  Knowledge of the water sector and relevant legislation (including but not limited to Chapter 4 and Chapter 12 of the National Water Act (NWA, Act No. 36 of 1998) and the Dam Safety Regulations published in Government Notice R. 139 of 24 February 2012).  Understanding of research and development.  Computer-aided engineering applications, including relevant computer software knowledge.  Technical report writing, networking, and professional judgement.  Problem solving and analyses, decision making, team leadership, creativity, self-management, customer focus, and responsiveness.  Sound interpersonal and leadership skills.  Strong verbal and written communication skills. Good communication skills, both verbal and written.  Planning, organizing, and people management.

Duties

Investigate, analyze, and recommend classification of dams. Evaluate applications of Approved Professional Persons (APPs).  Monitor the safety evaluation and investigation reports and carry out risk assessments of dams.  Follow up on dam safety betterment work with dam owners. Liaise with dam owners, professional persons, APPs, and the public regarding dam safety matters.  Conduct dam safety inspections at dams with a safety risk to ensure compliance.  Respond to emergency situations such as dam failures at dams and action emergency preparedness plans (EPPs).  Conduct site visits to illegally or unlawfully constructed dams and compile technical reports for the issuance of illegal dam letters and directives.  Prepare necessary information, reports, and evidence for court applications.  Assist in the development and/or maintenance of guidelines and policies and advise on dam safety matters and legislation.  Generate reports and statistics to measure progress with the Dam Safety Program.  Support the Chief and/or Specialist Engineer with all reasonable requests pertaining to dam safety risks.  Supervise junior staff and assist with the development of candidate engineers, candidate engineering technicians, and candidate engineering technologists for registration as professionals.