ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER
Department of Water and Sanitation
Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: EC Cd: Provincial Operations: Eastern Cape Sd: Water Resources Management Support
- Reference number
- 301026/40
- Salary
- R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
- Centre
- Cradock
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Circular
- No 37 of 2026
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An NQF level 4 qualification (with Mathematics/ Mathematics Literacy/ Physical Science). The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Basic Knowledge in handling laboratory equipment. Computer literacy. Good organising skills. Good interpersonal skills. Good organising skills. Good communication skills. Basic problem-solving skills. Willingness to acquire new skills. Travel extensively as and when required.
Duties
Collection of data from data points. Route planning for data points. Light maintenance of gauging weir / data monitoring site. Clearing of vegetation, cleaning of gauge plate, cleaning of cabinet and clear weir of obstructions. Collect water samples. Take gauge plate and groundwater level reading. Download data from data logger. Collect water quality field readings. Maintenance of boats and outboard motors. Data processing. Capturing field readings. Perform laboratory sample logging and preparation. Receive samples with specific test requests. Preparation of laboratory samples and materials. Capturing of sample information on the data system. Render administrative support. Managing maintenance supplies and equipment. Provide progress reports. Conduct stock taking on laboratory consumables. Record data and information according to quality management systems.
Where to send your application
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Enquiries
Mr PDP Erasmus Tel No: (048) 801 1300
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 16 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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