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Water Control Officer Post at the Department of Water and Sanitation Republic of South Africa (Waterdown Dam)

admin July 10, 2023

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DEADLINE: 21 July 2023

Water Control Officer Post at the Department of Water and Sanitation Republic of South Africa (Waterdown Dam)

POST: CONTROL WATER CONTROL OFFICER
REF NO: 210723/01
Branch: Infrastructure Management Southern Operations
SALARY: R359 517 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Waterdown Dam

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 Certificate with six (6) to ten (10) years’ experience in water control environment. A valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge in controlling and managing the water distribution for all Government Water Schemes, State Dams, Irrigation Boards, Water Use associations, Canals and Rivers within the provincial management operations and clusters. Knowledge in water related Policy implementation. Knowledge in financial management act and human resources. Knowledges and implementation in OHS act. Monitoring and evaluation principles. Knowledge in supporting water utilization and water resource strategy. Knowledge of drought and flood management. Understanding of Government legislation. Knowledge in grievance and disciplinary procedures. Knowledge in monitoring and reporting water pollution and alien vegetation. Knowledge in basic civil, mechanical, and electrical maintenance.

DUTIES: To evaluate and report the distribution of water to water users. Development of operational roaster / schedule and manage the distribution of water to water users. Evaluate the distribution of water supply to water users to promote higher productivity and cost effectiveness. Manage the water supply and abstraction and investigate the problems thereof and initiate remedial steps. Ensure that routine dam safety inspections and dam management are 107 performed in line with dam safety regulations. Compile and manage the budget of the component regarding water supply function. Compile monthly reports.

ENQUIRIES: Mr ML Boyce at (082) 809 5905

Where to submit your application

APPLICATIONS : Applications: Wriom Operations Southern (Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha) Please forward your applications to the Department of Water and Sanitation, P.O Box 5501,Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6065 or Hand deliver at 50 Heugh Road, Lion Roars Office Park c/o 3rd Avenue and Heugh Road ,Walmer.

FOR ATTENTION : Mr MN Jonkerman

Application Notes

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.

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