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POST 09/165 : CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADE A

🏢 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION 📍 Pretoria Head Office ⏳ Closes: 27 Mar 2026 🧾 Post: 09/165 # Ref: 270326/04 Branch: Infrastructure Management: Head Office Dir: Civil Engineering Div: Dam Design

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Key details

Salary

R551 493 • per annum

Centre

Pretoria Head Office

Reference

270326/04 Branch: Infrastructure Management: Head Office Dir: Civil Engineering Div: Dam Design

Closing date

27 Mar 2026

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Overview

Join the Department of Water and Sanitation to manage technical services, support engineering projects, and ensure quality and safety in engineering designs. This role involves travel and teamwork to support hydraulic laboratories and technical offices.

Requirements

A National Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Six (6) years post qualification technical Engineering experience.

Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician.

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 both (verbal and written), conflict management and negotiation skills.

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

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

Duties

Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologist and associates in the field, Pretoria-West Hydraulic Laboratories, and technical office activities.

Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Evaluate existing technical manuals, 114 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.

Manage administrative, human resources and related functions.

Financial Management and provide inputs into the budgeting process, operational plan, procurement plan and related matters.

Compile and submit reports as required.

Attend to Risk and Disaster Management matters.

Research and development through continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel.

Research / literature studies and technical engineering technology to improve expertise.

Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.