Engineer Production Grade A - C

Requirements

An Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSc Eng) in Civil Engineering. Three (3) years 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 aspect 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 South Africa when required for operational purposes. Knowledge of the water sector and relevant legislation (including but not limited to the Chapter 4 and Chapter 12 of 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, organising, and people management.

Key Responsibilities

Investigate, analyse, and recommend classification of dams. Evaluate applications of Approved Professional Persons (APPs). Evaluate and investigate engineering aspects of licence applications for the construction of new dams, alteration of existing dams, first filling and operational aspects of dams. 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 regional offices, dam owners, professional persons, APPs, and the public regarding dam safety matters. Conduct dam safety inspections at dams with a safety risk. Respond to emergency situations, such as dam failures, at dams and action Emergency Preparedness Plans (EPPs). Conduct site visits to illegal or unlawful constructed dams and compile technical reports for the issuance of illegal dam letters and directives. Develop and/or maintain 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 dams with a safety risk. Assist with the development of Candidate Engineers, Candidate Engineering Technicians and Candidate Engineering Technologists for registration as professionals.

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