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POST 09/159 : CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST GRADE A

🏢 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION 📍 Pretoria Head Office 110 ⏳ Closes: 27 Mar 2026 🧾 Post: 09/159 # Ref: 270326/01 Branch: Infrastructure Management: Head Office: Cd: Dir: Engineering Services Dir: Civil Engineering Sd: Open Channel Systems

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Key details

Salary

R921 900 • per annum • package

Centre

Pretoria Head Office 110

Reference

270326/01 Branch: Infrastructure Management: Head Office: Cd: Dir: Engineering Services Dir: Civil Engineering Sd: Open Channel Systems

Closing date

27 Mar 2026

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Overview

Join the Department of Water and Sanitation to manage technical services, ensure quality assurance, and lead engineering projects with a focus on safety and innovation.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Engineering (Civil).

Six (6) years’ post- qualification engineering experience.

Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist.

The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Knowledge of project management, technical design and analysis.

Knowledge and understanding of research and development.

Knowledge and experience in computer-aided engineering applications.

Knowledge of legal compliance and technical report writing.

Good communication skills (verbal and written), conflict management and negotiation skills.

Problem-solving and analysis, decision- making; teamwork, creativity, financial management, people management, customer focus, responsiveness, planning and organising.

Duties

Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Engineering Technologists and Associates in the field, the Pretoria-West Hydraulic Laboratory, 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 technologies.

Ensure quality assurance of technical designs in accordance with specifications and authorise or make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.

Manage administrative, human resources and related functions.

Perform financial management and provide inputs into the budgeting process, operational plans, procurement plans and related matters.

Compile and submit reports as required.

Attend to risk and disaster management matters.

Conduct research and development through continuous professional development to keep abreast of new technologies and procedures.

Liaise with relevant bodies and councils on engineering-related matters.

Must be prepared to work away from the office and travel extensively for extended periods.

Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel.

Mentoring of candidates.

Conduct research and literature studies and apply engineering technology to improve technical expertise.