Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions:
DEPARTMENT : DEPARTMENT OF WATER AFFAIRS
DIVISION : WATER RESOURCES (MASERU)
JOB TITLE : PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
NO. OF POSITIONS : ONE (1)
GRADE
RESPONSIBLE TO : DIRECTOR
JOB SUMMARY
The Principal Engineer is responsible for the administration of the Water Resources division under the supervision of the Director. Coordinates duties related to water resources assessment, development and management. Advises the Director on water resources issues and maintains linkages with other stakeholders.
1.0 MAIN DUTIES
1.1 WATER RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
1.1.1 Overall administration of Water Resources Division.
1.1.2
Water Resources advisor
on international, regional
and
local water
resources issues.
1.1.3
Prepares and manages
the financial resources
of the
Division
1.1.4
Monitors water resources
developments and advances
internationally, regionally
and locally.
1.1.5
Advises and monitors
water Resources Development
Projects on
issues related to
water resources.
1.1.6 Prepares the water resources management plans.
1.2 SUPPORT TO WATER DEVELOPMENT
1.2.1 Oversees the activities of Water Resources division
1.2.2 Prepares water resources management plans
1.2.3
Advice and monitoring on
the water Resources
Development Projects.
1.3 SUPPORT TO WATER RELATED DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
1.3.1 Supplies consultants in the Water Science and
Engineering projects by all information/data related to water resources.
1.3.2
Supports research activities
related to water
resources
including academic
research.
1.4 ADMINISTRATION
1.4.1 Manages divisional staff and the equipment through the Heads of section.
2.0 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
2.1 EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2.1.1 A Master’s degree in Hydrology or Groundwater (hydrogeology) or Water Resources PLUS minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the field of Hydrology or Groundwater or Water resources.
OR
2.1.2 Degree in Hydrology or Groundwater (hydrogeology) or
Water Resources PLUS minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field of Hydrology or Groundwater or Water resources.
2.2 OTHER NECESSARY SKILLS
2.2.1 Knowledge of the laws governing the Public Service employees.
2.2.2 Knowledge of the water resources laws and policies.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY
3.1 The principal engineer is the supervisor of the Heads of section and appraises them in the performance management system.
• The IMS Head of section
• The projects Head of section
• The
Wetlands Head of
section
3.2 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
It is the responsibility of the principal engineer to prepare the budget for the water resources division and regulate the use of equipment for the proper operation of the division.
3.3 EFFECT OF ERRORS
It is the responsibility of the principal engineer to minimize errors in the general operation of the Division. The consequences of errors would lead to:
• Misuse of resources such as, material and human
•
Under performance leading
to failure to
achieve the Water
Resources planning
and Management
•
Failure to advice
on the drought
and flood mitigation
measures to
be taken by
Government.
3.4 FOR EFFECT OF SAFETY OF OTHERS
The principal engineer supervises the Heads of section who are directly under him/her. The Heads of section carryout field work which needs protective measures while at a particular work.
• Protection against cold in a winter season.
• Protection against the machinery/accessories.
4.0 COMPLEXITY
4.1 AUTHORITY FOR DECISION MAKING
The principal engineer makes decisions that affect the water resources management of Lesotho.
4.2 PROBLEM SOLVING
The principal engineer is expected to intervene whenever a problem arises within the Division, be it administrative or technical. The problems beyond the principal engineer’s authority are referred to the director.
4.3 SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The principal
engineer receives supervision
on Government Policy issues/changes through
the Director.
4.4 DEXTERITY
The
principal engineer must
possess good communication
skills to
enable him/her
to represent Lesotho
in the water
resources fora.
Minimum physical work is performed by the principal engineer.
4.5 CONTACTS
The principal engineer is required to contact with:
• Director of the department of water affairs.
• Non-governmental Organizations.
• Consultants.
•
The General Public
in the water
resource management
issues.
5.0 EFFORTS
5.1 MENTAL EFFORT
The principal engineer’s work pressure requires strong mental effort which involves translation of Government Policy into technical operations to achieve expected results per the objectives of the Division.
5.2 PHYSICAL EFFORT
The principal engineer is expected to pay attention to the general
expectations of the Division through monitoring of performance
of heads of section.
5.3 EMOTIONAL EFFORT
The
principal engineer must
have the quality to
control the emotional
expressions especially
when dealing with
supervisees, Public,
and other contacts.
6.0 WORKING CONDITIONS
6.1 UNFAVOURABLE CONDITIONS
This involves random monitoring/checking of some of the Divisional field operations/structures at different extremes of weather conditions.
6.2 HAZARD
The principal engineer is expected to visit hazardous areas involving water flood and drought stricken areas.
All applications should be on relevant forms, GP 104 for serving officer and GP 103 for job seekers, accompanied by certified copies of educational certificates, marriage certificates for married women, transcripts, performance appraisals (for serving officers) and contact details.
Applications should be submitted to:
The Human Resource Office Ministry of Water
Christie House 2nd Floor
Maseru
Closing date: 22 November, 2019