Control Engineering Technologist Grade A

Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: WC Cd: Provincial Operations: Western Cape Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Centre: Bellville Salary: R958 766 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package) Reference: 301026/09 DUTIES Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists and associates in the field, workshop and technical office activities. Ensure the promotion of safety 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 authorize/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority. Provide input into the budgeting process. 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 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 engineering related matters. ENQUIRIES Mr MS Mnisi Tel No: (021) 941 6144 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 Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (BTech) or relevant qualification. Six (6) years post qualification engineering technologist experience required. Compulsory registration with Engineering council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineering technologist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's license. Understanding of programme and project management. Technical design and analysis knowledge. Understanding research development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing and consulting. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making, creativity and teamwork. Understanding of people financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Computer Skills. Planning and organizing. Management.