Engineering Technician Production Grade A – C (X2 Posts)

Overview

Collection of primary and secondary data within the applicable water management Areas. Evaluation and processing of secondary data.

Requirements

• A National Diploma in (Civil) Engineering or relevant qualification
• Three (3) years’ post qualification technical engineering experience
• Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's license
• Understanding of programme and project management
• Technical design and analysis knowledge
• Understanding research development
• Computer -aided engineering applications
• Knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing and technical consulting
• Problem solving and analysis
• Decision making, teamwork, Customer focus and responsiveness
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written)
• Computer Skills
• People management
• Planning and organizing skill s
• Creativity and Change Management
• Ability to work in a team
• Must be punctual, productive, and loyal
• Must be able to work in or near rivers, dams, and canals

Responsibilities

• Collection of primary and secondary data within the applicable water management Areas
• Evaluation and processing of secondary data
• Management of primary data collection and data bases
• Management of real - time data and processed data
• Management of maintenance/constructions teams for hydrological gauging infrastructure
• Management of human resources and administration activities
• Management, set -up and installation of Hydrological measuring equipment
• Survey and calibration of gauging weirs
• Inspection and Supervise maintenance of flow gauging stations
• Hydrological Data editing and processing
• Management of hydrological data bank
• Procurement of maintenance material / equipment
• Travel extensively as and when required
• Assist Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities, promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
• proj ect implementation support services to full project life cycle and Risk mitigation
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology
• Produce and evaluate technical designs with specifications and submit f or evaluation and approval by the relevant authority
• Provide input into the budgeting process as required
• Compile and submit reports as required
• Provide and consolidate inputs to the operational plan and Annual Performance Plan
• Develop, implement and m aintain databases
• Supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets
• Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures
• Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise
• and to liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters
• Effective coordination and management of Infrastructure development projects
• The provision of project implementation support services to the Water Services Authorities (WSAs) and the provision of technical engineering support services

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