Control Engineering Technician Grade a

Overview

Control Engineering Technician positions managing civil engineering processes in water schemes across multiple centres.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Six (6) years' post-qualification technical experience in civil engineering.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
• The disclosure of a driver's license.
• Proven experience in project and programme management.
• Sound technical design and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of computer-aided engineering applications, legal compliance, and contract management.
• Excellent technical report writing, problem-solving, decision- making, teamwork, creativity, and customer focus skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• People management and budget management skills.
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993), and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

Duties

• Manage and monitor civil engineering processes within government water schemes and water user associations.
• Manage administrative and related functions.
• Monitor the implementation of capital- and operationally funded projects through site inspections, site meetings, and the compilation and submission of progress reports.
• Conduct condition assessments of infrastructure and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations, including dam safety regulations.
• Draft civil engineering project specifications and facilitate the implementation and contract management of civil engineering projects.
• Conduct research and development initiatives to support the effective management and maintenance of water infrastructure.
• Provide technical advice and support to ensure the sustainable operation of government water schemes and water user associations.

How to apply

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr. A. Sayed Tel No: (012) 741 7307 Pretoria (Central Operations) Mr. SM Segalo Tel No: (051) 405 9000 Orange Vaal (Bloemfontein)

Notes

Candidates may be subjected to a skills and knowledge test. Please be advised that the office will transition to a SANWRIA agency. Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. MANAGEMENT ECHELON