Assistant Technical Officer

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring an Assistant Technical Officer in Water And Sanitation Services Management: WC Cd: Provincial Operations: Western Cape, based in Worcester 2 and George 2. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 301026/41 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Route planning for data points.
• Light maintenance of gauging weir/data monitoring site.
• Clearing of vegetation, cleaning of gauge plate, cleaning of cabinet, clear weir of obstructions.
• Collect water samples.
• Complete site inspection form.
• Take gauge plate and groundwater level reading.
• Download data from data logger.
• Collect evaporations data from observers.
• Perform field observations during high flow conditions.
• Collection of water quality field readings.
• Operations and maintenance of Water Quality measuring instruments.
• Maintenance of boats and outboard motors (operation of boats) Download field data.
• Record gauging plate reading for data validation purposes.
• Editing of data -verifying of flow in relation to adjacent data points and gauge plate reading.
• Delete records that have invalid data.
• Adjust data curve to gauge plate reading.
• Capturing of field readings.
• Receive samples with specific test requests.
• Preparation of laboratory samples and materials (sampling bottles, tags and filter papers).
• Verification and cleaning of laboratory glassware.
• Capturing sample information on the data system.
• Managing maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Provide progress reports.
• Conduct stock taking on laboratory consumables.
• Record data and information according to quality management systems (forms).
• Capture Hydrological (Surface water) data on the relevant databases and systems.
• Maintain (editing) surface water databases.
• Manage (filing) documents related to surface water data and systems.
• Maintaining the technical surface water library, archive and documented systems.
• Disseminate surface water data on request to managers and clients.
• Assist with capturing calibration information and the processing of such data.

Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 4 (Senior/Grade 12 certificate) with Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy/Physical Science.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s License.
• Computer Literacy.
• Basic Knowledge in handling laboratory equipment.
• Basic Problem-Solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Good organising skills.
• Willingness to acquire new skills.