ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A – C
Department of Water and Sanitation · 301026/25 George 2 Ref No
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- 301026/25
- Salary band
- R 610 131
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Location: Worcester 2 Ref No: 301026/25 George 2 Ref No: 301026/26 Salary: R407 337 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD) Requirements: A National Diploma in (Civil) Engineering or relevant qualification. Three (3) years’ post qualification technical engineering experience. Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician. 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 technical consulting. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making, teamwork, Customer focus and responsiveness. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Computer Skills. People management. Planning and organizing skills. Creativity and Change Management. Ability to work in a team. Must be punctual, productive, and loyal. Must be able to work in or near rivers, dams, and canals. Duties: Collection of primary and secondary data within the applicable water management Areas. Evaluation and processing of secondary data. Management of primary data collection and data bases. Management of real- time data and processed data. Management of maintenance/constructions teams for hydrological gauging infrastructure. Management of human resources and administration activities. Management, set-up and installation of Hydrological measuring equipment. Survey and calibration of gauging weirs. Inspection and Supervise maintenance of flow gauging stations. Hydrological Data editing and processing. Management of hydrological data bank. Procurement of maintenance material / equipment. Travel extensively as and when required. Assist Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities, promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; project implementation support services to full project life cycle and Risk mitigation; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Produce and evaluate technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority. Provide input 92 into the budgeting process as required; Compile and submit reports as required; Provide and consolidate inputs to the operational plan and Annual Performance Plan; Develop, implement and maintain databases; Supervise and control technical and 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; and to liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters. Effective coordination and management of Infrastructure development projects. The provision of project implementation support services t
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Requirements
- ✓A National Diploma in (Civil) Engineering or relevant qualification
- ✓Three (3) years’ post qualification technical engineering experience
- ✓Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician
- ✓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 technical consulting
- ✓Problem solving and analysis
Key responsibilities
- •Collection of primary and secondary data within the applicable water management Areas
- •Evaluation and processing of secondary data
- •Management of primary data collection and data bases
- •Management of real- time data and processed data
- •Management of maintenance/constructions teams for hydrological gauging infrastructure
- •Management of human resources and administration activities
- •Management, set-up and installation of Hydrological measuring equipment
- •Survey and calibration of gauging weirs
- •Inspection and Supervise maintenance of flow gauging stations
- •Hydrological Data editing and processing