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POST 09/171 : ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST PRODUCTION GRADE A – C

🏢 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION 📍 Pretoria Head Office ⏳ Closes: 27 Mar 2026 🧾 Post: 09/171 # Ref: 270326/06 Branch: Infrastructure Management: Head Office CD: Dir: Engineering Services Dir: Civil Engineering Sub-Dir: Dam Design

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Key details

Salary

R453 576 – • per annum

Centre

Pretoria Head Office

Reference

270326/06 Branch: Infrastructure Management: Head Office CD: Dir: Engineering Services Dir: Civil Engineering Sub-Dir: Dam Design

Closing date

27 Mar 2026

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Overview

Join the Department of Water and Sanitation to support and implement engineering projects for water resources infrastructure, providing technical expertise and mentorship in a dynamic team environment.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech/BEng-Tech) in Civil Engineering.

Three (3) years post qualification experience.

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

Civil).

The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license; Knowledge of- and experience with technical analyses, design, modelling, research, development and report writing; Knowledge and understanding of project management and legal compliance; Knowledge of- and experience with computer-aided engineering analyses, drawing and project management software applications; Ability to clearly define/identify and innovatively analyse/solve broadly defined problems; Effective communication skills (verbal and written), conflict management and negotiation skills; Knowledge of- or experience with financial management, people management, planning and organization; exhibit responsive task- and client oriented focus; and Ability to act responsibly and with professional conduct in a teamwork environment.

Duties

Implement/assist with projects for new and/or refurbished dam and/or appurtenant/ancillary strategic water resources infrastructure; Provide technical support to Engineers and Supervisors; Provide advice/guidance to Technicians and colleagues; Contribute to the design of systems, components 118 or processes; Apply sound engineering practice, principles and techniques; Execute detailed design functions; Turn conceptual ideas/designs into practical implementations; Identify and optimize technical solutions to address and solve broadly defined engineering challenges/problems; Maintain and manage current technologies; Perform research and investigation for development; Keep abreast of- and incorporate new technology and procedures to enhance expertise; Evaluate and improve existing technical manuals; Develop and review standard drawings, procedures, guidelines, specifications and models; Promote safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Perform administrative and related office functions and activities; Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports; Provide inputs on the operational plan; Develop, implement and maintain databases; Liaise with relevant bodies/boards/councils/institutions on engineering-related matters; Be prepared to work away from the office and travel extensively for extended periods of time; and Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel.