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

CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADE A (MECHANICAL)

Department of Water and Sanitation

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations Dir: Operations Central

Reference number: 170726/06
Salary: R573 552 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Orange Vaal (Bloemfontein)
Province: Free State
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Circular: No 23 of 2026

Requirements

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Six (6) years post-qualification technical (mechanical engineering) experience. Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician. The disclosure of a valid unexpired Code B (08) driver’s license. Computer literacy (Microsoft). Experience in technical design and analysis. Technical competencies include project management, quality control, and computer-aided engineering applications. Good technical report writing and verbal communications skills. Supervisory, presentation, and interpersonal relations skills and be willing to travel regularly and be able to work independently. Budget management and working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and the PFMA.

Duties

Manage technical services and support to the area offices. Assist in the development, implementation, and reporting of the Cluster Maintenance Plan. Manage and inspect the performance of contractors in accordance with DWS specifications and standards. Address breakdowns and perform fault findings when necessary. Assist with the infrastructure asset verification process in relation to the condition and placement of assets. Manage administrative and related functions, including providing inputs for the budgeting process, compiling, and submitting reports as required and managing, supervising, and controlling technical and related personnel and assets. Monitor quality control of mechanical equipment during fabrication/refurbishment, installation, and commissioning. Mentor candidate technicians. Research and development.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr. HS Van der Westhuizen Tel. No: (051) 405 9000

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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