Control Engineering Technologist Grade A

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring a Control Engineering Technologist Grade A in Water And Sanitation Services Management: WC Cd: Provincial Operations: Western Cape, based in Bellville. This is a permanent post, paying R958,766 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 301026/09 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists and associates in the field, workshop and technical office activities.
• Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
• Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.
• Provide input into the budgeting process.
• Compile and submit reports as required.
• Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan.
• Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of databases.
• Manage, supervise and control technical related personnel and assets.
• Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
• Research/Literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise.
• To liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (BTech) or relevant qualification.
• 6 years post qualification engineering technologist experience required.
• Compulsory registration with Engineering council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineering technologist.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's license.
• Understanding of programme and project management.
• Technical design and analysis knowledge.
• Understanding research development.
• Computer-aided engineering applications.
• Knowledge of legal compliance.
• Technical report writing and consulting.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Decision making, creativity and teamwork.
• Understanding of people financial management.
• Customer focus and responsiveness.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
• Computer Skills.
• Planning and organizing.
• Management.