Control Engineering Technician Grade A
Department Of Water And Sanitation (Dws)
- Location
- Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
- Salary (as advertised)
- R573 552 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This is an explanation of the Control Engineering Technician Grade A role, Reference Number 301026/16, within the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). The position is located in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, under the Water and Sanitation Services Management branch, specifically within the Water Services Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Programmes sub-directorate. The role offers a salary of R573,552 per annum (OSD). **What you will do** The key responsibilities for this role include: * Management of the water supply and sanitation services infrastructure grants and programmes. * Management of Infrastructure development projects funded through infrastructure grants (RBIG and WSIG). * The provision of project implementation support services to the Water Services Authorities (WSAs). * The provision of technical engineering support services. * Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operation plan. * Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance database. * Manage, supervise and control technical related personnel and assets. * Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A National Diploma in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering. * Six (6) years post qualification technical engineering supervisory experience in water or sanitation related infrastructure. * Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician. * The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. * Knowledge of water legislation and related policies. * Proficient in computer programs, preferably MS Office Software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). * Good Planning and organizing skills. * Problem-solving skills. * Good communication skills, both (verbal and written). * Conflict resolution skills. * Interpersonal relations, programme and project management. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a professional with a National Diploma in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and at least six years of post-qualification technical engineering supervisory experience focused on water or sanitation related infrastructure. The ideal candidate must be compulsorily registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician and possess a valid unexpired driver’s license. Essential skills include knowledge of water legislation, proficiency in MS Office, strong planning, organizing, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, conflict resolution, interpersonal relations, programme, and project management capabilities. **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-301026-16 Source: govpage
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- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
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