CERTIFICATED ENGINEER

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

CLOSING DATE : 17 November 2023

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, driver’s
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 driver’s 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. A 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.

POST: CERTIFICATED ENGINEER REF NO: 171123/01
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operation
CD: Water Resources Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance
SD Mechanical/Electrical Support
(Re-advertisement applicants who previously applied are encouraged to reapply)

SALARY : R958 824 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive salary package)

CENTRE : Bellville (Western Cape)

REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma or BTech in Mechanical or Electrical; or Degree in
Mechanical or Electrical fields plus Government Certificate of Competency
(Factories). Three (3) to (5) five years’ experience in the application of General
Machinery Regulations. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Proven experience and skills in project management. Engineering design and
analysis knowledge. Experienced in computer-aided engineering applications.
Knowledge of applicable legislation. Technical report writing skills. Proven
skills to create high performance culture. Engineering and professional
judgment. People management and negotiation skills.

DUTIES : Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and its Regulations. Ensure safe
installations. Ensure appropriate safe environment including appropriate
safety equipment. Instruct remedial measures. Ensure implementation of
remedial measures. Plan, design, and lead engineering projects. Develop cost
effective solutions according to standards. Evaluate existing technical
manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology.
Evaluate tender specifications. Ensure through evaluation that planning and
design is done according to sound engineering principles and norms and
standards and code of practice or in the absence thereof, develop new
standards. Continuous professional development to keep up with new
technologies and procedures. Ensure knowledge generation and
dissemination. Lead and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineeringrelated matters. Provide expert advice on OHS Act and its Regulations. Ensure
cost-effective, safe operations.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. P Barry Tel No: (041) 508 9705/071 861 4913
APPLICATIONS : Southern Operations (Bellville): Please forward your application quoting the
relevant reference number to the Department of Water and Sanitation, P.O
Box 5501, Walmer, Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha, 6065 or Hand deliver at 50
Heugh Road, Lion Roars Office Park c/o 3rd Avenue and Heugh Road,
Walmer.

FOR ATTENTION : Mr M Jonkerman