Control Engineering Technologist Grade A

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Control Engineering Technologist Grade A within the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), specifically in the Water And Sanitation Services Management: WC branch, under Provincial Operations: Western Cape. The position is based in Bellville and offers an all-inclusive OSD salary package of R958,766 per annum. The role involves managing technical services, ensuring safety and quality, providing input into budgeting and operational plans, managing databases, and supervising personnel and assets. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this position include: * Managing technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists, and associates in field, workshop, and technical office 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 assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorizing/making recommendations for approval by the relevant authority. * Providing input into the budgeting process. * Compiling and submitting required reports. * Providing and consolidating inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan. * Ensuring the development, implementation, and maintenance of databases. * Managing, supervising, and controlling technical-related personnel and assets. * Engaging in continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. * Conducting research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. * Liaising with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (BTech) or relevant qualification. * Six (6) years post qualification engineering technologist experience required. * Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineering technologist. * 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 consulting skills. * Problem solving and analysis skills. * Decision making, creativity, and teamwork abilities. * Understanding of people financial management. * Customer focus and responsiveness. * Good communication skills both (verbal and written). * Computer Skills. * Planning and organizing skills. * Management skills. **Who should apply** This role is suited for an experienced professional engineering technologist holding a BTech or relevant engineering qualification, with at least six years of post-qualification experience. The ideal candidate must be compulsorily registered with ECSA, possess a valid driver's license, and demonstrate a strong understanding of technical engineering, project management, legal compliance, and research development. They should have proficient computer-aided engineering application skills, excellent technical report writing and consulting abilities, and strong soft skills including problem-solving, decision-making, creativity, teamwork, communication, planning, organizing, and management. An understanding of people and financial management, along with a customer-focused approach, is also expected. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-water-and-sanitation-dws-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-301026-09 Source: govpage

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