Interested applicants must submit their employment applications to the specified address for each post. Use the newly implemented Z83 form, available on the Department of Water and Sanitation’s website or the DPSA website under Public Service vacancies. Include a comprehensive CV detailing training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge, and experience. All Z83 form information must be completed.
No additional documentation is required during application; shortlisted candidates will provide necessary documents during the interview, as per DPSA circular 19 of 2022. Fields in Part B of Z83 related to professional or occupational registration must be completed. For positions requiring a driver’s license, annotate details on the CV.
Late applications will not be accepted. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an SAQA evaluation certificate (required only when shortlisted). Compliance with the mentioned requirements is essential for consideration. Candidates will complete a financial disclosure form and undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from their country of origin (only when shortlisted).
The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer, considering constitutional, Employment Equity Act, and departmental HR policies. Correspondence will be with shortlisted candidates only. If no contact is made within three (3) months, consider the application 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, with preference given to EE Targets.
The Department of Water and Sanitation has the following vacancies:
Control Engineering Technologist Grade A (X2 Posts)
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations WR Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance
Salary: R831 309 per annum (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
Centre:
- Hartbeespoort Ref No 250324/01(A) (X1 Post)
- Groblersdal Ref No 250324/01(B) (X1 Post)
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B-Tech) or relevant Engineering qualification
- Six (6) years post-qualification Engineering Technologist experience
- Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist
- Valid unexpired driver’s license
- Knowledge of Operations and Maintenance management, project management, contracts management, and procurement processes (SCM)
- Legal compliance and technical report writing skills
- Good communication skills (verbal and written), conflict management, negotiation skills
- Problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, creativity, financial management
- People management, customer focus, responsiveness, planning and organizing
Duties:
- Manage an Area Office with technical support from a team of Engineers, Technologists, Technicians, Artisans, and Associates
- Ensure safety promotion in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Lead work streams evaluating existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology
- Quality assurance of technical designs, specifications, and authorization
- Manage administrative, human resources, and related functions
- Financial management, provide inputs into budgeting, operational plan, and procurement plan
- Compile and submit reports, participate in cluster-performance enabling committees
- Attend to risk and disaster management matters
- Research and development through continuous professional development
- Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters
- Work away from the office and travel extensively
- Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel
- Research/literature studies and technical engineering technology improvement
Enquiries: Mr TG Monaisa Tel No: (012) 200 9000 (Hartbeespoort)
Applications: Hartbeespoort / Groblersdal: Forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X352, Hartbeespoort, 0216, or hand-deliver to the Dept of Water and Sanitation, Old Rustenburg Road, 8 Forrel street, Hartbeespoort, 0216.
For Attention: HR Section
Environmental Officer Production Grade A-C – Ref No: 250324/02
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations Environment Engineering
Salary: R310 767 – R531 117 per annum (OSD) (Offer based on proven years of experience)
Centre: Hartbeespoort
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences
- Two years working experience (including internship or experiential learning)
- Valid unexpired driver’s license
- Sound knowledge of the National Water Act (No.36 of 1998) and the National Environmental Management Act (No.107 of 1998)
- Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection
- Knowledge of water and environmental sector legislation, policies, regulations, principles, guidelines, tools, and procedures
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, report writing, presentation)
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Willingness to work abnormal hours, under pressure, and travel countrywide
- Proven liaison and networking skills, especially in corporate governance and stakeholder engagement
Duties:
- Ensure sound environmental management of water resources in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and North West
- Assist in developing and implementing Resource Management Plans and Business Plans for state dams
- Manage access and use of state dams according to policies and legislation
- Provide input to EIAs and develop EMPrs
- Ensure water quality of Government Water Works
- Ensure activities at Government Water Works comply with relevant legislation and policies
- Compile monthly reports
Enquiries: Ms T Sephoti Tel No: (012) 200 9011
Applications: Hartbeespoort: Forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X352, Hartbeespoort, 0216, or hand-deliver to the Dept of Water and Sanitation, Old Rustenburg Road, 8 Forrel street, Hartbeespoort, 0216.
For Attention: HR Section
CLOSING DATE: 25 March 2024
