ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER
Department of Water and Sanitation
Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: WC Cd: Provincial Operations: Western Cape
- Reference number
- 301026/41
- Salary
- R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
- Centre
- Worcester 2 and George 2
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Circular
- No 37 of 2026
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Fill the Z83 for this postRequirements
A relevant NQF level 4 (Senior/Grade 12 certificate) with Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy/Physical Science. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s License. Computer Literacy. Basic Knowledge in handling laboratory equipment. Basic Problem-Solving skills. Good communication skills. Good interpersonal relations. Good organising skills. Willingness to acquire new skills.
Duties
Route planning for data points. Light maintenance of gauging weir/data monitoring site. Clearing of vegetation, cleaning of gauge plate, cleaning of cabinet, clear weir of obstructions. Collect water samples. Complete site inspection form. Take gauge plate and groundwater level reading. Download data from data logger. Collect evaporations data from observers. Perform field observations during high flow conditions. Collection of water quality field readings. Operations and maintenance of Water Quality measuring instruments. Maintenance of boats and outboard motors (operation of boats) Download field data. Record gauging plate reading for data validation purposes. Editing of data -verifying of flow in relation to adjacent data points and gauge plate reading. Delete records that have invalid data. Adjust data curve to gauge plate reading. Capturing of field readings. Receive samples with specific test requests. Preparation of laboratory samples and materials (sampling bottles, tags and filter papers). Verification and cleaning of laboratory glassware. Capturing sample information on the data system. Managing maintenance supplies and equipment. Provide progress reports. Conduct stock taking on laboratory consumables. Record data and information according to quality management systems (forms). Capture Hydrological (Surface water) data on the relevant databases and systems. Maintain (editing) surface water databases. Manage (filing) documents related to surface water data and systems. Maintaining the technical surface water library, archive and documented systems. Disseminate surface water data on request to managers and clients. Assist with capturing calibration information and the processing of such data.
Where to send your application
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Enquiries
Mr JF Kriel Tel No: (044) 802 2733 / Mr W Adonis Tel No: (023) 342 2671
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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