LEAD ENGINEER PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION (x2 positions) – Water Utilities Corporation 1574 views

VACANCY : LEAD ENGINEER PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION X 2

Applications are invited for suitably qualified members of the pubic to fill the position of Lead Engineer Production and Distribution based in Ramotswa and Hukuntsi

Position Purpose

The position is responsible for providing planning, maintenance and engineering services for potable water, wastewater, infrastructure development extension, improvement. It sets the direction for all operation and monitoring of potable and wastewater system to ensure compliance to quality statutes, provides guidance on water supply demand management, non-revenue water, and customer satisfaction in responsibility. The role directs Management of water resources, potable water and wastewater treatment processes, network operation, maintenance, upgrade as well as customer connections management. The role is also is responsible for the overall functionality and reliability of assets and equipment to ensure continuity of water supply in the most cost effective and environmentally safe manner

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Strategy. Policy and Design Standards. Technical Design Architecture. Water Infrastructure Optimization
• Infrastructure Maintenance. Operations and Control. Engineering Risk Management. People Management and Functional Effectiveness
• Financial Management. Compliance & Governance, Culture

Outputs and Measures

• Availability and benefits realized (time and effort savings) from effective plant monitoring systems
• Effective executive of a proactive asset and plan maintenance programme &Asset and equipment SfespanA/alue
• Compliance to maintenance engineering standards. Sustainable Infrastructure Management and Functional Production
• Mitigating Contingency plans. Regulatory compliance. Plant optimization & availably. Optimal Operational Cost
• Energy Management. Plant and environment upkeep. Water supply reliability. Water and wastewater quality compliance & Customer satisfaction

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil. Water. Mechanical. Electrical, or C&l Engineering
• Registered with Engineers Registration Board (ERB)
• Vaid Practicing Certificate
• Vaid Driver’s license is added advantage
• A minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in wide range of engineering activities in a water utilities industry, including three (3) years management experience in an environment with similar level of complexity.

Competencies

• Think and Act Strategically
• Decide and Initiate Action
• Provide Direction and Effective Supervision
• Effective Communication
• Plan and Property Execute the plans (Focus on Results)
• Build and Manage Teamwork

Renumeration

Salary:     An attractive Salary Package

Commensurate to the market

Leave:     30 working days per annum

Pension; A Contributory Pension

Scheme (16.5% WUC and 4% Employee) Housing Allowance Car Allowance

Water Subsidy (Allowance)

Other Benefits

• Group Life Assurance (24-hour coverage)
• 50% paid by the Corporation towards Medical Aid
• Non-Guarantee Mortgage Loan Scheme
• Non-Guarantee Auto/Car Loan Scheme
• Non-Guarantee Personal Loan Scheme