Control Engineering Technician Grade A

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring a Control Engineering Technician Grade A in Water And Sanitation Services Management: MP Provincial Operations: Mpumalanga Sd: Water Services Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Programmes, based in Mbombela. This is a permanent post, paying R573,552 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 301026/16 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Management of the water supply and sanitation services infrastructure grants and programmes.
• Management of Infrastructure development projects funded through infrastructure grants-RBIG and WSIG.
• The provision of project implementation support services to the Water Services Authorities (WSAs).
• The provision of technical engineering support services.
• Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operation plan.
• Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance database.
• Manage, supervise and control technical related personnel and assets.
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.

Requirements

• A National Diploma in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering.
• 6 years post qualification technical engineering supervisory experience in water or sanitation related infrastructure.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Knowledge of water legislation and related policies.
• Proficient in computer programs, preferably MS Office Software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Good Planning and organizing skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills, both (verbal and written).
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Interpersonal relations, programme and project management.