This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADE A

Department of Water and Sanitation

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations Dir: Operations Central

Reference number: 170726/05
Salary: R573 552 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Orange Vaal (Bloemfontein)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Circular: No 23 of 2026

Requirements

National Diploma in Civil Engineering. Six (6) years' post-qualification technical experience in civil engineering. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician. The disclosure of a driver's license. Proven experience in project and programme management. Sound technical design and analytical skills. Knowledge of computer-aided engineering applications, legal compliance, and contract management. Excellent technical report writing, problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, creativity, and customer focus skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Computer literacy. People management and budget management skills. Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993), and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

Duties

Manage and monitor civil engineering processes within government water schemes and water user associations. Manage administrative and related functions. Monitor the implementation of capital- and operationally funded projects through site inspections, site meetings, and the compilation and submission of progress reports. Conduct condition assessments of infrastructure and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations, including dam safety regulations. Draft civil engineering project specifications and facilitate the implementation and contract management of civil engineering projects. Conduct research and development initiatives to support the effective management and maintenance of water infrastructure. Provide technical advice and support to ensure the sustainable operation of government water schemes and water user associations.

Where to send your application

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. SM Segalo Tel No: (051) 405 9000 Orange Vaal (Bloemfontein)

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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