Control Engineering Technician Grade A – Career Opportunity (Ref: 150426/10)

The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking experienced and highly motivated professionals to join its North-West Provincial Operations team in Mmabatho as a Control Engineering Technician Grade A. This senior technical role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about delivering sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure while applying their engineering expertise to make a tangible impact on communities.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: R551 493 per annum (OSD – Occupation Specific Dispensation)
Benefits: Standard public service benefits, including medical aid, pension contributions, and annual leave entitlements.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex water and sanitation projects, provide technical oversight, and contribute to improving service delivery across the province.

Who Should Apply

We are looking for a professional with strong technical knowledge, extensive field experience, and excellent project management capabilities. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to evaluate engineering designs, monitor infrastructure projects, and provide expert technical advice to municipalities and implementing agents.

Key Requirements

Educational Qualification: National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
Professional Registration: Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
Experience: Minimum of six (6) years post-qualification experience in technical engineering, with a focus on water and sanitation infrastructure.
Driver’s License: A valid, unexpired driver’s license is required.
Technical Knowledge:
- Technical design and analysis of water and sanitation services infrastructure.
- Research and development methodologies relevant to water services.
- Computer-aided engineering applications.
- Project management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Legal compliance and adherence to engineering standards, policies, and legislation.
Skills:
- Technical report writing, problem solving, and analytical thinking.
- Decision making and conflict resolution.
- Teamwork, creativity, and innovation.
- Financial management, planning, and organizing.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer focus and responsiveness to municipal and community needs.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Control Engineering Technician Grade A, you will provide critical technical support, project oversight, and advisory services to ensure the successful delivery of water and sanitation infrastructure projects in the province.

Technical Support and Project Assessment

Evaluate technical reports, designs, and business plans for Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) projects to ensure they meet required standards and objectives.
Review feasibility studies, engineering designs, and technical documentation for compliance with national standards, policies, and legislative requirements.
Provide expert technical advice to municipalities, contractors, and implementing agents on water and sanitation infrastructure development.

Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects

Conduct site visits and technical inspections to monitor the progress and quality of water and sanitation infrastructure projects.
Ensure projects are aligned with approved scopes, technical specifications, targets, and deliverables.
Support management in monitoring grant funding, ensuring project expenditures comply with the Division of Revenue Act (DoRA) and other applicable financial frameworks.

Compliance and Reporting

Facilitate and coordinate compliance reporting by municipalities and implementing agents.
Consolidate technical reports for submission to management and other stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
Maintain proper records of technical documentation, project approvals, correspondence, and reports.

Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory Services

Provide technical guidance and support to municipalities and implementing agents to promote sustainable infrastructure development and maintenance.
Act as a point of contact for technical queries and collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure effective service delivery.
Support capacity-building initiatives within municipalities and project teams to strengthen technical expertise in water and sanitation infrastructure.

Planning and Implementation Support

Assist with the planning, implementation, and monitoring of water services infrastructure programmes to ensure sustainable and long-term service delivery.
Identify areas for improvement, propose technical solutions, and contribute to service delivery innovations.
Ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and in compliance with engineering and environmental standards.

Why This Role Matters

This role is essential in ensuring that the province’s water and sanitation infrastructure is designed, implemented, and maintained to the highest technical standards. By overseeing infrastructure projects, providing expert advice, and ensuring compliance with national regulations, the Control Engineering Technician Grade A contributes directly to the sustainable delivery of water services to communities across the North-West Province.

How to Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted online via the Department of Water and Sanitation e-recruitment portal: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za.

For further enquiries, please contact:

S Velembo – Tel No: 018 387 9549

Applicants are encouraged to include detailed CVs highlighting relevant engineering experience, technical competencies, project management capabilities, and professional registration with ECSA. Include the reference number 150426/10 in all applications.

Who We Encourage to Apply

The department is committed to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from historically disadvantaged groups who meet the stated requirements.