Engineering Technologist Production Grade A - C

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**Overview** This is an Engineering Technologist Production Grade A - C role within the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), specifically in the Water and Sanitation Services Management: Provincial Operations Gauteng branch. The position is based in Gauteng and offers a salary ranging from R471,720 to R717,846 per annum (OSD). The role involves providing engineering expertise and technical support within water and sanitation services management. **What you will do** * Conduct structural integrity assessments of Water Treatment Works (WTWs) and Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTWs) to evaluate infrastructure conditions, identify defects and risks, and recommend appropriate remedial measures as part of the regulatory process. * Evaluate and assess Water Conservation and Water Demand Management (WCWDM) strategies and monitor their implementations. * Participate in the Blue Drop, No Drop, and Green Drop certification programmes by providing engineering and technical support to the relevant teams, including the Very Rough Order of Measurement (VROOM) initiative. * Serve as a Water Services Regulation representative at committees mandated to provide engineering expertise and technical inputs to the evaluation of water services projects, including Water Demand and Water Conservation Management (WCWDM) projects. * Conduct research and recommend, as part of the regulatory process, innovative and emerging technologies aimed at improving the planning, design, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and sustainability of water and wastewater infrastructure. * Develop and manage knowledge of current and emerging technologies and optimise technical interventions through the application of sound engineering principles and best practices. * Provide input into the budgeting process. * Compile and submit reports as required. * Provide Engineering inputs in the enhancement of databases such as IRIS. * Manage, supervise, and control technical related personnel and assets. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (BTech) qualification. * Three (3) years post-qualification engineering technologist experience. * 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 of research and development. * Computer-aided engineering applications. * Knowledge of legal compliance. * Technical report writing and consulting. * Problem solving and analysis. * Decision making, creativity, and teamwork. * Understanding of people and financial management. * Customer focus and responsiveness. * Good communication skills (verbal and written). * Computer Skills. * Planning and organizing. * Management. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a professional engineering technologist with a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering and at least three years of post-qualification experience. They must be registered with ECSA and possess a valid driver's license. Applicants should have a strong understanding of project management, technical design, research, computer-aided engineering applications, and legal compliance relevant to water and sanitation infrastructure. Essential skills include technical report writing, consulting, problem-solving, decision-making, creativity, teamwork, financial and people management, customer focus, strong communication, computer proficiency, planning, organizing, and general management capabilities. The role requires someone capable of conducting infrastructure assessments, evaluating strategies, supporting certification programmes, representing the department in committees, conducting research on emerging technologies, contributing to budgeting, reporting, and managing technical personnel and assets. **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-131126-17 Source: govpage

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