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Requirements

A Mechanical Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSc Eng). Three (3) years post qualification Mechanical 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. Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection. Understanding of programme and project management. Knowledge of engineering design and analysis including but not limited to pumps and pump stations, dam outlet works mechanical structural designs and Water Resources Infrastructure Operations. Knowledge of research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, creating high performance culture and professional judgement. Decision making, team leadership and analytical skills. Creativity, self-management, financial, conflict- and people management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Willingness to travel country wide. Good communication skills (both verbal and written). Planning and organizing. Problem solving and analysis. Change management and innovation.

Duties

Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Approve and supervise engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards. Develop tender specifications. Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice. Office administration and budget planning. Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise.