Job Description

To ensure that water services and related infrastructure provided within a particular area are technically sound, economically justifiable in terms of the Municipality's capital works programme requirements and in terms of relevant legislation and policy.
Key Responsibility AreasUndertaking the complex design for the provision of water reticulation, trunk mains, pump stations and water storage facilities and all ancillary works and approves and/or audits complex designs from consultants, developers and staff in light thereof.
Formulating and monitoring conformity to Branch design and drawing standards.
Assessing the impact of developments within the eThekwini region on the capacities of existing and proposed water infrastructure.
Undertaking comparative evaluations of various complex design possibilities and ensures design standards comply with the relevant Statutory Acts and are environmentally acceptable.
Perusing and commenting on technical reports and provides information to update the Councils Geographic Information System (GIS) and other relevant asset databases.
Assuming responsibility for contract management and reporting requirements associated with the functionality.
Providing input into policy, design and standards formulation and materials evaluation, and monitors the application in light thereof.
Assisting the Executive in its submission to the Council for inclusion into the Councils capital works programme and to monitor and control project expenditure.
Ensuring optimum utilisation and development of the available manpower.
Ensuring an effective overall service and dissemination of information to the customer.
Monitoring, reporting and providing assistance to other departments on all Non-Revenue Water reduction initiatives that are being done within the Unit.
CompetenciesPlanning
Organisational Awareness
Attention to Detail
Design
Project Management
Construction
Operations and Maintenance
Service Delivery Orientation
Learning Orientation
Impact and Influence
Direction Setting
Coaching and Mentoring
Essential RequirementsBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 8).
Registered as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
7 Years post registration experience.
Preferred RequirementsN/A
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances LOCOMOTION & CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 1 412 172.00 - R 1 805 954.00 PA
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Human Capital Unit
Contact Telephone 0313118113

eThekwini Municipality