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  • Posted: Nov 6, 2025
    Deadline: Nov 14, 2025
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  • The Department of Water and Sanitation is the custodian of South Africa's water resources. It is primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of policy governing this sector. While striving to ensure that all South Africans gain access to clean water and dignified sanitation, the department also promotes effective and efficient water resou...
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    Control Engineering Technician Grade A

    Job Summary

    Post: Control engineering technician grade A

    • Salary: R551 493 per annum (OSD)
    • Centre: Kimberley

    Requirements and Expectations

    Requirements:

    • A National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
    • Six (6) years post-qualification technical engineering experience.
    • Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an engineering technician.
    • A valid and unexpired driver’s licence.
    • Knowledge of technical design and analysis of hydrological and/or water resource infrastructure.
    • Knowledge of hydrological data management.
    • Understanding of research and development principles.
    • Knowledge and experience in computer-aided engineering applications.
    • Knowledge of legal compliance and project management.
    • Strong technical report writing and communication skills (both verbal and written).
    • Excellent conflict management, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
    • Ability to work effectively in a team, with creativity, customer focus, responsiveness, and sound people and financial management skills.
    • 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, technologists, and associates in field, workshop, and technical hydrological 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 control and integrity of hydrological time-series data.
    • Manage the registration and maintenance of hydrological data on Hydstra.
    • Oversee the maintenance and operation of surface water gauging sites, including control surveys, streamflow gauging, and calibration.
    • Monitor real-time data of gauging sites and perform site evaluations and instrumentation monitoring.
    • Manage administrative, human resource, and related technical functions.
    • Provide inputs into the budgeting process, operational plans, and procurement plans.
    • Compile and submit technical and administrative reports as required.
    • Attend to risk and disaster management matters related to hydrological infrastructure.
    • Engage in research and development through continuous professional development to stay updated on new technologies and procedures.
    • Provide mentorship, training, and supervision of technical personnel.
    • Conduct research and literature studies to enhance technical engineering expertise.
    • Liaise with relevant professional bodies and councils on engineering-related matters.

    Application closing date: 14 November 2025, 4:30 PM

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Department of Water and Sanitation on erecruitment.dws.gov.za to apply

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