Control Engineering Technologist Grade A

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring a Control Engineering Technologist Grade A in Infrastructure Management: Eastern Operations Cd: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Eastern, based in Midmar Dam. This is a permanent post, paying R958,776 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 301026/10 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Work in the cluster office Technical Services sub directorate as one of the technical personnels that supports Area Offices.
• Manage Water Infrastructure O&M work streams with technical support from a team of Engineers, Technologist, Technicians, Artisans and maintenance personnel in the field.
• Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead work streams that involve evaluation of existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology.
• Implement and manage projects in terms of the best practice and policy requirements.
• Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize, make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.
• Undertake condition assessment of infrastructure and update the relevant database and produce detailed reports on assessment results.
• Ensure that all infrastructure assets are properly maintained.
• Manage administrative activities, human resources related functions.
• Financial Management and provide inputs into the budgeting process, operational plan, procurement plan and related matters.
• Compile and submit reports as required.
• Participate in cluster performance enabling committees such as OHS committee, Disposal committee, BID committees, , Management Committees as per operations need.
• Attend to Risk and Disaster Management matters.
• Research and Development through continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
• Laise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.
• Must be prepared to work away from the office and travel extensively across the KwaZulu-Natal Province and other provinces as and when required.
• Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel.
• Research/literature studies and technical engineering technology to improve expertise.
• This is one of the Senior Technical roles in the cluster therefore, the candidate is required to have good leadership skills and will be expected to mentor the junior technical personnel.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) in Mechanical Engineering as recognised by SAQA.
• Compulsory Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist.
• At least 6 years post qualification experience as an Engineering Technologist or Technician.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence (except for persons with disabilities).
• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure condition assessment, project management, design and analysis of water related infrastructure, preparation of procurement documentation and site supervision of construction works.
• Proven practical experience of mentoring graduate interns and facilitating training and development.
• Knowledge and experience of works management SAP will serve as an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of contract administration and project management, with ability to interpret and review technical drawings and designs.
• Understanding of public sector procurement processes, financial planning and management principles.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, including National Water Act, Water Services Act, environmental legislation, and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract used in infrastructure projects, Problem solving and decision-making skills are essential as well as the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours.
• Compulsory and extensive travelling throughout the KwaZulu-Natal and other provinces as and when required.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
• Conflict management and negotiation skills.