Planning Technician- Grade K
Planning Technician- Grade K
Based at Head Office
Planning and Development Division
Total Guaranteed Package: R 882,676.68 – R 1,182,814.51 (Per Annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
• National Diploma (Civil Engineering) (NQF Level 6)
• Professional Registration with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) as Professional Engineering Technician(PrTechni Eng)
Preferred Qualifications:
• BTech (Civil Engineering) (NQF 7)
• Registration with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) as a Candidate Technologist
Minimum Experience:
• 4 years’ experience post receiving minimum qualification (NQF Level 6) handling water and/or sanitation projects of which at least two years has been in a consulting environment handling water project.
• Sound knowledge of water infrastructure planning and design.
• Proficient in Computer Aided Design applications and software including providing proof of training and development courses attended.
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Planning and Design Manager, the appointee will:
• Identify infrastructure requirements for all relevant Amatola Water Supply and Sanitation Systems
• Model and analyse infrastructure systems on network packages
• Identify system improvements and other system characteristics
• Maintain a comprehensive database for technical statistics
• Collect and capture supply system data
• 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
• Report accidents/incidents
• Compile and update Infrastructure Master Plan
• Prepare and update tables, graphs and schematics for the Infrastructure Master Plan
• Participate with external agents that address regional planning issues
• Provide support for the organisation’s strategic planning process regarding infrastructure
• Develop proposals for concessions and infrastructure acquisition
• Provide inputs in the investigation of new business opportunities
• Provide technical support to other sections and divisions
• Conduct feasibility studies and present the outcomes
• Produce reports on technical aspects of the supply system as requested;
• 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
Competencies:
Competency in working with Microsoft Office and Access
Knowledge of modelling water balance systems
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 AmatolaWater’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. 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, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mailrecruitment@amatolawater.co.za. Closing date: 14 March 2025
