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POST 09/178 : ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A - C (ELECTRICAL)

🏒 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION πŸ“ Tzaneen Area Office ⏳ Closes: 27 Mar 2026 🧾 Post: 09/178 # Ref: 270326/09 Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations Dir: Operations Northern

Key details

Salary
R391 671 – β€’ per annum
Centre
Tzaneen Area Office
Reference
270326/09 Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations Dir: Operations Northern
Closing date
27 Mar 2026

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Overview
Join the Department of Water and Sanitation to support water resource systems through technical design, project management, and expert advice in electrical engineering.

Requirements

A National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

Three (3) years post qualification Electrical engineering experience.

Compulsory Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineering Technician.

The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Knowledge of legal compliance, technical design and analysis knowledge, technical report writing, technical consulting, research development and project management.

Change management, people management.

Good written and verbal communication skills, computer skills, decision making problem solving and analysis.

Planning and organising.

Customer focus and responsiveness.


Duties

Analysis and development of water resources systems operating rules.

Development of planning/Operation models or decision support systems for Water Resource Development/Management.

Expert advice in Water Resource Planning /Operations.

Development of Business Plan and manage Human Resources.

Assist Engineers, Technologists and associates in the field, workshop and technical office activities.

Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Evaluate existing technical manuals, standards drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.

Produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority.

Develop and draft maintenance strategies in line with the Asset Management Plan (AMP).

Develop and update the Maintenance Demand plan and Operational plan.

Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required.

Compile and submit technical reports as required.

Develop, implement and maintain databases.

Supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets.

Project lead and manage Maintenance Opex 123 and Capex projects in line with best project Management practices.

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


How to apply

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