Section Engineer: Basic Services

City of Windhoek - Windhoek, namibia

4 years ago

Job Description

Provision of basic services in the informal settlements/Low income areas.


Key Performance Areas:

  • Manage the Basic Services Section.
  • Lead the planning and design of basic services in the informal settlements.
  • Coordinate and manage the formulation and execution of contracts.
  • Provide professional project management service for the provision of basic services in the informal settlements.
  • Manage ad-hoc requests for basic services and other engineering interventions in the informal settlements.
  • Lead the carrying out of research and value engineering services in the provision of basic services.

Skills, Experience & Education


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

B. Sc (Civil Eng.), B. Eng (Civil) or B. Tech (Civil Eng.)


REQUIRED SPECIALISATION:

Civil/Engineering


EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Six (6) years relevant job experience after registration as Incorporated or Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of Namibia


LEGAL REQUIREMENT: Registration with the Engineering Council of Namibia as Professional or Incorporated Engineer. Drivers license (Code B or BE)


PRE-APPOINTMENT TRAINING AS AN ADDED ADVANTAGE:

Basic Services. Project Management. Engineering Contract Law. Contract Management. CAD and GIS Applications.


KNOWLEDGE:

Local Authorities Act; Town planning laws, environmental Laws, Labor laws, other relevant laws, relevant policies, procedures, guidelines; project management; contract management, budgeting, material development, research, leadership, supervision, coordination, public participation approaches, community dynamics, conflict management.


SKILLS:

Complex problem-solving ; critical thinking; decision making; analytical; interpersonal; leadership; crisis management; time management; computer literacy, verbal, written and communication skills.

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