Key Responsibility Areas: 

• Manages, controls and monitors the performance and conduct of staff. 

• Manages and controls finances by preparing and motivating for acceptance of the division’s maintenance and housekeeping budgets, monitoring costs, taking corrective action where necessary. 

• Undertakes administration and liaison functions in accordance with Batho Pele principles e.g. ensuring completion of all necessary documentation including I.O.D. forms, insurance claims, incident reports etc. 

• Plans and organises the systematic maintenance and repairs of all steel reticulation, trunk mans, and reservoirs and pump stations.

 • Monitors all work to ensure that it is completed in accordance with contract drawings and specifications. 

• Provides engineering expertise for all site maintenance and emergency work. 

• Reviews and makes recommendations for improving work methods and specifications. 

• Liaises with other engineering bodies to exchange technical ideas and information. 

• Deputises for Manager: Construction. 

Competencies: 

• Planning. 

• Attention to detail. 

• Organisational awareness. 

• Design. 

• Project management. 

• Construction. 

• Service delivery orientation. 

• Communication. 

• Cognitive ability. 

• Learning orientation. 

• Accountability and ethical conduct. 

• Coaching and mentoring.

Essential Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NQF Level 7) in Civil Engineering. 

• Registered as a Professional Civil Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

 • Valid motor vehicle driving license. 

• 5 Years relevant post registration experience. 

• Computer Literacy.