Planning Technician
Planning & Development
Based at Head Office
Total Guaranteed Package: R742 739 – R1 004 882
Minimum Qualifications:
• National Diploma (Civil Engineering)
Minimum Experience:
• 4 years’ experience handling water and/or sanitation projects of which at least two years has been in a consulting environment handling water project
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Planning & Design Manager, the employee will:
• Identify infrastructure requirements for all relevant Amatola Water Supply and Sanitation Systems
• Maintain a comprehensive database for technical statistics
• Provide support for the organisation’s strategic planning process regarding infrastructure
• Provide technical support to other sections and divisions
• Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the line manager/supervisor within the ambit
of the position taking into consideration competencies and operational requirements
• Model and analyse infrastructure systems on network packages
• Identify system improvements and other system characteristics
• Make recommendations for further investigations and development possibilities based on the highest potential increase in revenue for Amatola Water
• Monitor data on raw water drawn, treated water per scheme and water billed to clients
• Identify existing water networks next to developments and plan for water services provisions for new developments
• Keep and update data on infrastructure e.g., capacity of Water Treatment Works, year constructed, production, diameter, type of materials and size of pipelines, reduced levels, etc.
• Prepare and update tables, graphs, and schematics for the Infrastructure Master Plan
• Participate with external agents that address regional planning issues
• Collate data and information from other regional and planning initiatives for inclusion in the Master Plan
• Formulate funding proposals and complete application forms to secure funding.
• Advise on the extension of new and old networks in the municipality by comparing existing and new infrastructure development requirements
• Produce reports on technical aspects of the supply system as requested.
• Conduct site inspections to research and verify information given by consultants
• Obtain approval of Scoping Report from relevant parties
• Monitor that proper site investigation such as geo-hydrology, borehole drilling etc. are done before preparing the technical report
• Obtain technical report from the consultant and analyse, give recommendations, and verify information
Other requirements needed
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Competency in working with Microsoft Office and Access
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Knowledge of modelling water balance systems
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Working knowledge of GIS (preferably ArcView) and CAD
- Valid unendorsed drivers licence
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan.
Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups, specifically women and people with disabilities. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates and ID copy to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 20 April 2022
