Control Engineering Technician Grade A

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**Overview** This document explains the role of a Control Engineering Technician Grade A (Reference No: 131126/12) for the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). The position is located in Bloemfontein, operating within the Water and Sanitation Services Management: FS branch, under Provincial Operations Free State, Directorate Water Resources Management Support, and Sub-Directorate Hydrological Services. The annual salary for this role is R573 552 per annum (OSD). **What you will do** * Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists, and associate professionals in the field and technical office activities. * Ensure the adherence and promotion of safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. * Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology. * Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorise/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority. * Provide inputs into the budgeting process and the demand management plan. * Compile and submit reports as required. * Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan. * Ensure the development, implementation, and maintenance of databases. * Manage, supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets. * Undertake continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. * Conduct research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. * Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on hydrological-related matters. * Review hydrological equipment and manage the procurement of new equipment. * Research new technology relevant to hydrological services. * Manage hydrometry tasks in a sub-region of the Free State operational area. * Perform calibration of gauging weirs and undertake calibration report writing. * Conduct surveying of gauging weirs and gauge plates. * Collect data from various electronic data loggers. * Perform data analysis, processing and archiving on the HYDSTRA database. * Manage and disseminate data. * Undertake maintenance and calibration on near real-time dataloggers. * Perform flow measurements using Acoustic Current Doppler Profilers, particularly during the high flow season. * Develop and customize operational procedures. * Mentor, train and develop candidate technicians and others to promote skills/knowledge transfer. * Manage the performance management and development of staff. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A National Diploma in Civil Engineering. * Six (6) years post qualification technical experience in hydrological services. * Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician. * The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. * Program and project management skills. * Technical design and analysis knowledge. * Research and development experience. * Computer-aided engineering applications proficiency. * Knowledge and understanding of hydrological processes (essential). * Demonstration of good understanding and competence in all aspects of hydrometry. * Computer literacy. * Problem solving and analysis skills. * Innovative and creative thinking. * Planning and organizing abilities. * Decision making skills. * Teamwork and leadership capabilities. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * Knowledge of legal compliance. * Technical report writing skills. * Technical consulting experience. * Data analysis skills. * Customer focus and responsiveness. * People management skills. * Financial management skills. * Willingness to travel and work away from home whenever required. * Preparedness to undergo extensive in-house training at various locations. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a professionally registered Engineering Technician with ECSA, holding a National Diploma in Civil Engineering, and possessing at least six years of post-qualification technical experience in hydrological services. They should demonstrate a strong understanding and competence in all aspects of hydrometry, alongside proficiency in technical design, analysis, computer-aided engineering applications, and a foundational knowledge of hydrological processes. Essential skills include program and project management, data analysis, technical report writing, and strong communication. The role requires abilities in problem-solving, planning, decision-making, teamwork, leadership, people management, and financial management, complemented by knowledge of legal compliance. Candidates must be prepared for travel, working away from home, and undergoing extensive in-house training. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-water-and-sanitation-dws-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-131126-12 Source: govpage

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