Control Engineering Technician Grade A

In brief

**Overview** This document outlines a technical engineering role within the Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency (PUCMA), operating under the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). The specific division for this position is Water Resource Planning and Management. The role is based in Durban and offers an annual salary of R573 552 (OSD) 104. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this position include: * Managing technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists, and associates in the field, workshop, and technical hydrological activities. * Ensuring the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. * Evaluating existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology. * Ensuring quality control of hydrological time series data. * Managing the registration of hydrological data on Hydstra. * Ensuring the performance of control surveys, stream flow gauging, and calibration of gauging weirs. * Monitoring real-time data of gauging sites, performing site evaluations, and monitoring instrumentation. * Handling data requests and dissemination. * Managing the Data Quality Control Division within the Sub-Directorate. * Attending to Monitoring Committee matters. * Managing administrative, human resource, and related functions. * Providing inputs into the budgeting process, operational plan, procurement plan, and related matters. * Compiling and submitting reports as required. * Providing technical support for Risk and Disaster Management matters. * Engaging in research and development through continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. * Providing mentorship and supervision of personnel. * Conducting research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. * Liaising with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters. * Being 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 the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician. * 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. * Experience in Research and Development. * Knowledge and experience in Computer-aided engineering applications. * Knowledge of legal compliance and Project management. * Technical report writing skills. * Good communication skills (verbal and written), conflict management and negotiation skills. * Problem solving and analysis; decision making, teamwork, creativity, financial management, people management, customer focus, responsiveness, planning and organising abilities. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a Professional Engineering Technician holding a National Diploma in Civil Engineering with a minimum of six years of post-qualification technical engineering experience. Applicants must be registered with ECSA and possess a valid driver’s license. The ideal candidate will have expertise in technical design and analysis of hydrological and water resource infrastructure, hydrological data management, computer-aided engineering applications, legal compliance, and project management. Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, and financial/people management skills are essential. Candidates must also be prepared for extensive travel and working away from the office for prolonged periods. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-water-and-sanitation-dws-vacancies-5#spani-ref-pucma-39 Source: govpage

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