Control Engineering Technician Grade A

Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: FS CD: Provincial Operations Free State Dir: Water Resources Management Support SD: Hydrological Services Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Centre: Bloemfontein Salary: R573 552 per annum, (OSD) Reference: 131126/12 DUTIES Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists, and associate professionals in the field and technical office activities. Ensure the adherence and promotion of safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorise/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority. Provide inputs into the budgeting process and the demand management plan. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan. Ensure the development, implementation, and maintenance of databases. Manage, supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. To liaise with relevant bodies/councils on hydrological-related matters. Hydrological equipment review and procurement of new equipment. Research new technology relevant to hydrological services. Manage hydrometry tasks in a sub-region of the Free State operational area. Calibration of gauging weirs and calibration report writing. Surveying of gauging weirs and gauge plates. Data collection from various electronic data loggers. Data analysis, processing and archiving on HYDSTRA database. Data management and dissemination. Maintenance and calibration on near real-time dataloggers. Flow measurements using Acoustic Current Doppler Profilers, in particular during the high flow season. Develop and customize operational procedures. Mentor, train and develop candidate technicians and others to promote skills/knowledge transfer. Manage the performance management and development of staff. ENQUIRIES Mr CGF Lloyd Tel No: (051) 405 9000 / Cell No: (082) 827 5287 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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the posts of Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services Ref No: 301026/19 and Personal Assistant Ref No: 301026/38, advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 dated 16 October 2026, have been withdrawn. MANAGEMENT ECHELON Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

A National Diploma in Civil Engineering. Six (6) years post qualification technical experience in hydrological services. Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Program and project management. Technical design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge and understanding of hydrological processes are essential. Demonstration of good understanding and competence in all aspects of hydrometry. Computer literacy. Problem solving and analysis. Innovative and creative thinking. Planning and organizing. Decision making. Teamwork and leadership. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Technical consulting. Data analysis. Customer focus and responsiveness. People management skills and financial management. Willing to travel and work away from home whenever required. Must be prepared to undergo extensive in-house training at various locations.