Control Engineering Technician Grade A

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Control Engineering Technician Grade A within the Department of Water and Sanitation. It involves providing technical, managerial, and administrative support related to hydrological infrastructure and data management, requiring specialized engineering expertise and the ability to work extensively in the field. **What you will do** * Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologist, and associates in the field, workshop, and technical hydrological activities. * Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. * Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology. * Ensure quality control of hydrological time series data. * Manage the registration of hydrological data on Hydstra. * Ensure performance of control surveys, stream flow gauging, and calibration of gauging weirs. * Monitor Real-time data of gauging sites, perform site evaluations, and monitor instrumentation. * Handle data requests and dissemination. * Manage the Data Quality Control Division within the Sub-Directorate. * Attend to Monitoring Committee matters. * Manage administrative, human resource, and related functions. * Provide inputs into the budgeting process, operational plan, procurement plan, and related matters. * Compile and submit reports as required. * Provide technical support for Risk and Disaster Management matters. * Engage in research and development through continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. * Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel. * Conduct research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. * Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters. * Be prepared to work away from the office and travel extensively for extended periods of time. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A National Diploma in Civil Engineering. * Six (6) 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. * Knowledge of Technical design and analysis of hydrological infrastructure and/or water resource infrastructure. * Knowledge of hydrological data management and water balance. * Knowledge of Research and Development. * Knowledge and experience in Computer-aided engineering applications. * Knowledge of legal compliance. * Knowledge of Project management. * Technical report writing skills. * Good communication skills (verbal and written). * Conflict management skills. * Negotiation skills. * Problem solving and analysis skills. * Decision making ability. * Teamwork skills. * Creativity. * Financial management skills. * People management skills. * Customer focus. * Responsiveness. * Planning and organizing skills. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a Professional Engineering Technician with a National Diploma in Civil Engineering and at least six years of relevant post-qualification experience, particularly in hydrological infrastructure and data management. They should possess a valid driver’s license, strong technical and analytical skills, including computer-aided engineering and project management. The role requires excellent communication, interpersonal, and managerial abilities, a commitment to continuous professional development, and a willingness to travel extensively for work. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/control-engineering-technician-grade-a-department-of-water-and-sanitation-8 Source: myjobmag

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