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CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADE A

Department of Water and Sanitation

Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency

Reference number
PUCMA 38
Salary
R573 552 per annum, (OSD)
Centre
Durban
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date
16 October 2026
Circular
No 35 of 2026

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Requirements

A National Diploma in Civil Engineering. Six (6) years post qualification technical engineering experience. Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge of Technical design and analysis of hydrological infrastructure and/or water resource infrastructure. Knowledge of hydrological data management and water balance. Research and Development. Knowledge and experience in Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance and Project management. Technical report writing. Good communication skills (verbal and written), conflict management and negotiation skills. Problem solving and analysis; decision making, teamwork, creativity, financial management, people management, customer focus, responsiveness, planning and organizing.

Duties

Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologist and associates in the field, workshop, and technical hydrological activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure quality control of hydrological time series data. Manage the registration of hydrological data on Hydstra. Ensure performance of control surveys, stream flow gauging and calibration of gauging weirs. Monitor Real time data of gauging sites, perform site evaluations and monitor instrumentation. Handle data requests and dissemination. Manage the Data Quality Control Division within the Sub-Directorate. Attend to Monitoring Committee matters. Manage administrative, human resource and related functions. Provide inputs into the budgeting process, operational plan, procurement plan and related matters. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide technical support Risk and Disaster Management matters. Research and development through continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel. Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters. Must be prepared to work away from the office and travel extensively for extended periods of time.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr Thulani Mbokodo at (063) 501 0278

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 3 October 2026.

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