Control Engineering Technician Grade a (MECHANICAL)

Overview

Control Engineering Technician required to manage technical services and contractor performance for water and sanitation infrastructure.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Six (6) years post-qualification technical (mechanical engineering) experience.
• Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired Code B (08) driver’s license.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft).
• Experience in technical design and analysis.
• Technical competencies include project management, quality control, and computer- aided engineering applications.
• Good technical report writing and verbal communications skills.
• Supervisory, presentation, and interpersonal relations skills and be willing to travel regularly and be able to work independently.
• Budget management and working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and the PFMA.

Duties

• Manage technical services and support to the area offices.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and reporting of the Cluster Maintenance Plan.
• Manage and inspect the performance of contractors in accordance with DWS specifications and standards.
• Address breakdowns and perform fault findings when necessary.
• Assist with the infrastructure asset verification process in relation to the condition and placement of assets.
• Manage administrative and related functions, including providing inputs for the budgeting process, compiling, and submitting reports as required and managing, supervising, and controlling technical and related personnel and assets.
• Monitor quality control of mechanical equipment during fabrication/refurbishment, installation, and commissioning.
• Mentor candidate technicians.
• Research and development.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr. HS Van der Westhuizen Tel. No: (051) 405 9000

Notes

Candidates may be required to complete a practical and theoretical test. Please be advised that the office will transition to a SANWRI 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