Assistant Technical Officer

Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: WC Cd: Provincial Operations: Western Cape Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Centre: Worcester 2 and George 2 Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05) Reference: 301026/41 DUTIES Route planning for data points. Light maintenance of gauging weir/data monitoring site. Clearing of vegetation, cleaning of gauge plate, cleaning of cabinet, clear weir of obstructions. Collect water samples. Complete site inspection form. Take gauge plate and groundwater level reading. Download data from data logger. Collect evaporations data from observers. Perform field observations during high flow conditions. Collection of water quality field readings. Operations and maintenance of Water Quality measuring instruments. Maintenance of boats and outboard motors (operation of boats) Download field data. Record gauging plate reading for data validation purposes. Editing of data -verifying of flow in relation to adjacent data points and gauge plate reading. Delete records that have invalid data. Adjust data curve to gauge plate reading. Capturing of field readings. Receive samples with specific test requests. Preparation of laboratory samples and materials (sampling bottles, tags and filter papers). Verification and cleaning of laboratory glassware. Capturing sample information on the data system. Managing maintenance supplies and equipment. Provide progress reports. Conduct stock taking on laboratory consumables. Record data and information according to quality management systems (forms). Capture Hydrological (Surface water) data on the relevant databases and systems. Maintain (editing) surface water databases. Manage (filing) documents related to surface water data and systems. Maintaining the technical surface water library, archive and documented systems. Disseminate surface water data on request to managers and clients. Assist with capturing calibration information and the processing of such data. ENQUIRIES Mr JF Kriel Tel No: (044) 802 2733 / Mr W Adonis Tel No: (023) 342 2671 HOW TO APPLY All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ NOTE Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. MANAGEMENT ECHELON Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

A relevant NQF level 4 (Senior/Grade 12 certificate) with Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy/Physical Science. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s License. Computer Literacy. Basic Knowledge in handling laboratory equipment. Basic Problem-Solving skills. Good communication 100 skills. Good interpersonal relations. Good organising skills. Willingness to acquire new skills.