CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A

 INTRODUCTION

Are you a seasoned civil engineer with a good passion for infrastructure development and water management? The Department of Water and Sanitation is looking for a dynamic person to fill the position of Chief Engineer Grade A now This key position offers the opportunity to lead and oversee essential projects that impact water service infrastructure development and maintenance throughout the whole of South Africa.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Render technical advice and support to WSA’s, as project managers should have the ability to monitor the development and assessment of technical reports, and feasibility studies of all infrastructure projects implemented by the department. 
• Approval/acceptance of all technical designs for project implementation under the department. 
• Provide technical and professional advice on the development needs and conceptualize possible solutions to meet water demands. 
• Carry out monitoring of feasibility studies. Monitor refurbishment projects for bulk water infrastructure. 
• Manage administrative, financial, and personnel-related matters and Conduct field inspections on implementing projects to ensure compliance with norms and standards of water sector support. 
• Engineering principles are to be applied to ensure water service infrastructure development and maintenance programme and project management, and legal and operational compliance. 
• Help in developing annual business plans and budgets for the directorate. Revise plans quarterly. 
• Provide verbal and written reports to the manager. Manage professional service providers (PSP’s) contracts. 
• Oversee and manage all work conducted by PSPs. Delegate work to PSP’s. Oversee and monitor all PSP contracts. 

THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A civil engineering degree (B Eng. / BSc.). Six (6) years of post-qualification civil engineering experience. 
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. 
• The disclosure of a valid, unexpired driver’s license. 
• Knowledge and understanding of government legislation relevant to the sector. 
• Knowledge and understanding of government procurement for infrastructure projects. 
• Programme and project management skills. Knowledge of engineering, legal, and operational compliance. Engineering design and analysis. 
• Knowledge and skills in maintenance. Knowledge of the engineering code of conduct; risk management; technical report writing, and financial management. Research and development skills. Computer-aided engineering applications. Creation of a high-performance culture. Technical consulting, engineering, and professional judgment. 
• Communication skills, both verbal and written. Computer skills, people management skills, planning and organizing, conflict management, negotiation skills, and change management. 
• Strategic capability and leadership. Problem-solving and analysis. 
• Decision making; team leadership, creativity, financial management, client focus, and responsiveness. 

REF NO: 040424/01 Branch: Infrastructure Management Head Office Civil Engineering Dam Design 

SALARY: R1 146 540–R1 308 036 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package) CENTRE: Pretoria Head Office 

ENQUIRIES: Mr. E Koadibane Tel. No.: (012) 336 7694 33 

HOW TO APPLY 

SEND APPLICATIONS TO: Pretoria (Head Office) Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver it to the Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria. 

FOR ATTENTION: Planning, Recruitment and Selection Unit 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This appointment will be made on the minimum notch of the salary range, nevertheless, a higher notch in the salary range of Grade A will be considered based on the provisions of the Public Service Regulation 2016 as amended, i.e., the provision of the applicant’s current salary advice.