Planning Technician

Minimum Qualifications: National Diploma (Civil Engineering) (NQF Level 6) Professional Registration with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) as Professional Engineering Technician (PrTechni Eng) Added advantage BTech (Civil Engineering) (NQF 7) Registration with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) as a Candidate Technologist Minimum Experience: 3 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 (CAD) 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 organisations 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 driver's license People living with disabilities, coloured and Indian Females are encouraged to apply

Location: East london, ZA

Posted Date: 8/10/2025