ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADE A REF NO: 130919/03
Branch: Chief Operations Office Northern Cape
SD: Water Sector Planning
Re-advertisement, applicants who have previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
SALARY : R311 859 per annum (OSD)
CENTRE : Kimberley
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification. Three years post qualification technical engineering experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician (certified copy must be attached). A valid driver’s license (Attach certified copy). Project management, Technical design and analytical skills. Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance and technical report writing. Problem solving, decision making, team work, creativity, customer focus, good communication skills, computer skills and people management skills.
DUTIES : Render technical services to the Directorate. Assist Engineers, Technologists and Associates in the appraisal of Business Plans and Technical Reports. Monitor the implementation of Regional Bulk Infrastructure Programme (RBIG) and Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) projects through conducting site inspections; site meetings; compilation and submission of progress reports. Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Evaluate technical designs with specifications and submit for approval by the relevant authority. Perform administrative and related functions. Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required. Compile and submit expenditure reports as required. Verify and certify invoices for payment of contractors and Public Service Providers. Maintain proper records and documentation for all projects to enable a clean audit. Provide and consolidate inputs to the infrastructure development operational plan. Develop, implement and maintain databases. Research and development. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Kgarane Tel No: (053) 830 8800
APPLICATIONS : Kimberley: Please forward your application, quoting the post reference number, to: The Provincial Head, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X6101, Kimberley, 8801 or hand-deliver to 28 Central Road, Beaconsfield, Kimberley, 8301.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms C Du Plessis