This vacancy has closed. It closed on 6 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST GRADE A

Department of Water and Sanitation

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations

Reference number: 030726/03
Salary: R958 776 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
Centre: Vaal Dam (Upper Vaal)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 6 July 2026
Circular: No 21 of 2026

Requirements

A Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B-Tech) or relevant qualification. Six (6) years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience required. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Understanding of project and programme management. Knowledge of technical design and analysis. Research and Development. Computer -aided Engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance in the technical environment. Able to prepare technical reports and provide technical consulting. Professional judgement. Financial Management. People management. Communication Skills. Budget management and working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and the PFMA.

Duties

This post requires a qualified person to provide technological advisory services to the Area Office and Cluster. Develop, maintain and manage current technologies. Perform administrative and related functions. Evaluate and monitor existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure quality assurance of technical solutions by applying engineering principles. Identify and optimize technological designs. Manage administrative and related functions. Provide inputs into the budgeting process. Ensure the development, Implementation and maintenance of databases. Manage and supervise technological and related personnel and assets. Perform duties away from the office and must be able to travel excessive distances. Able to work under pressure to provide technical reports and final drawings within the prescribed time frame. Research and development. Good communication skills to communicate with the public, colleagues, and clients.

Where to send your application

To apply visit: https://erecruitment.treasury.gov.za/eRecruitment

Enquiries

Mr N Buthelezi Tel No (012) 741 7301

Note

Candidates may be subjected to a skills and knowledge test. Please be advised that the office will transition to an SANWRIA agency.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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