POST 16/18 : CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A REF NO: 240524/02
Branch: Water Resource Management
Dir Water Resource Management Planning
(This is a re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously should re-apply)
SALARY : R1 200 426 – R1 371 489 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : A Civil / Agricultural Engineering Degree (B Eng/BSc (Eng). Six (6) years post qualification
experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a
Professional Engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Relevant years’
experience in the field of Water Engineering or Integrated Water Resources Management
(IWRM). Good knowledge of water resources system operation and water resources modelling.
Understanding of Water Resource Assessment. Analysis of Water requirements and Water
availability assessment. Good knowledge in Hydrology, Geo-hydrology, Dam Engineering,
Hydropower, Engineering Economics and Water Resource Planning skills. Proven extensive
practical experience and skills in hydrological modelling and flow routing. Knowledge of supply
chain management, contractual, legal requirements, and business planning. Report writing and
reviewing skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge and understanding of
Project Management and Financial management. Good time management and interpersonal
skills. Understanding of the National Water Act, Water Services Act, National Environmental
Management Act, Public Service Regulations Act, and the Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA). Must be able to work independently, be self-motivated and reliable.
DUTIES : Conceptualizing and testing of water resources management scenarios in order to provide a
balance and timely water resources management decision support. Undertake hydrological
assessments. Provide technical, management and administrative support in Sub directorate:
System Operation. Build capacity and mentor young water resources engineers/scientists.
Undertake water resources planning/operation modelling developments and/ analyses. Serve in
committees on water resource planning/operation matters both nationally and internationally with
respect to trans-boundary watercourses.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. C Ntuli Tel No: (012) 336 7618
APPLICATIONS : 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 to
Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria.
FOR ATTENTION : Planning, Recruitment & Selection Unit
NOTE : This appointment will be made on the minimum notch of the salary range, however, a higher
notch within the salary range of Grade A will be considered based in relation to the provisions of
the Public.
CLOSING DATE : 24 May 2024
NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified on
each post. Applications must be submitted using the newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on
the Department of Water and Sanitations website, under career opportunities or the DPSA
website, under vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a
comprehensive CV (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies,
knowledge & experience). All required information on the Z83 application form must be provided.
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, drivers license
etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must
only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular
19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields
provided in Part B of the Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory and
such details must also be included in the applicants CV. For posts requiring a drivers license,
annotate such details on CV. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will
automatically disqualify the applicant. No late, applications will be accepted. Shortlisted
candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal
and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualification/s (only
when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will
not be considered. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and
undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police
clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water
Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section
195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity
imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant
Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence
will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months
of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these
positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be
given to the EE Targets.
