Control Engineering Technician Grade A

Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: MP Provincial Operations: Mpumalanga Sd: Water Services Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Programmes Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Centre: Mbombela Salary: R573 552 per annum, (OSD) Reference: 301026/16 DUTIES Management of the water supply and sanitation services infrastructure grants and programmes. Management of Infrastructure development projects funded through infrastructure grants-RBIG and WSIG. The provision of project implementation support services to the Water Services Authorities (WSAs). The provision of technical engineering support services. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operation plan. Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance database. Manage, supervise and control technical related personnel and assets. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters. ENQUIRIES Ms M Matiso Tel No: (013) 759 7330 / Ms FM Mkhwanazi Tel No: (013) 759 7515 / Ms PC Ngwamba Tel No: (013) 759 7446 / Mr E Pinga Tel No: (013) 759 7575 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 National Diploma in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering. Six (6) years post qualification technical engineering supervisory experience in water or sanitation related infrastructure. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge of water legislation and related policies. Proficient in computer programs, preferably MS Office Software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Good Planning and organizing skills. Problem-solving skills. Good communication skills, both (verbal and written). Conflict resolution skills. Interpersonal relations, programme and project management.