Control Engineering Technologist Grade A

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Eastern Operations Cd: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Eastern Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Centre: Midmar Dam Salary: R958 776 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package) Reference: 301026/10 DUTIES Work in the cluster office Technical Services sub directorate as one of the technical personnels that supports Area Offices. Manage Water Infrastructure O&M work streams with technical support from a team of Engineers, Technologist, Technicians, Artisans and maintenance personnel in the field. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Lead work streams that involve evaluation of existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology. Implement and manage projects in terms of the best practice and policy requirements. Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize, make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority. Undertake condition assessment of infrastructure and update the relevant database and produce detailed reports on assessment results. Ensure that all infrastructure assets are properly maintained. Manage administrative activities, human resources related functions. Financial Management and provide inputs into the budgeting process, operational plan, procurement plan and related matters. Compile and submit reports as required. Participate in cluster performance enabling committees such as OHS committee, Disposal committee, BID committees, , Management Committees as per operations need. Attend to Risk and Disaster Management matters. Research and Development through continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Laise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters. Must be prepared to work away from the office and travel extensively across the KwaZulu-Natal Province and other provinces as and when required. Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel. Research / literature studies and technical engineering technology to improve expertise. This is one of the Senior Technical roles in the cluster therefore, the candidate is required to have good leadership skills and will be expected to mentor the junior technical personnel. ENQUIRIES Mr Tahir Jasat Tel No: (033) 239 1900 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 (B-Tech) in Mechanical Engineering as recognised by SAQA. Compulsory Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist. A minimum of six (6) years post qualification experience as an Engineering Technologist or Technician. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence (except for persons with disabilities). Demonstrated experience in infrastructure condition assessment, project management, design and analysis of water related infrastructure, preparation of procurement documentation and site supervision of construction works. Proven practical experience of mentoring graduate interns and facilitating training and development. Knowledge and experience of works management SAP will serve as an added advantage. Sound knowledge of contract administration and project management, with ability to interpret and review technical drawings and designs. Understanding of public sector procurement processes, financial planning and management principles. Knowledge of applicable legislation, including National Water Act, Water Services Act, environmental legislation, and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of standard forms of contract used in infrastructure 82 projects, Problem solving and decision-making skills are essential as well as the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Willingness to work outside normal working hours. Compulsory and extensive travelling throughout the KwaZulu-Natal and other provinces as and when required. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Conflict management and negotiation skills.