ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A-C

Department of Water and Sanitation

Water And Sanitation Services Management: MP

Reference number: 240826/03
Salary: R407 337 – R435 066 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)
Centre: Mbombela
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

A National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification. Three (3) years post qualification technical engineering experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge and experience in project management, technical design and analysis. Understanding of research and development. Computer aided engineering applications. Problem solving, decision making, teamwork, creativity, customer focus and responsiveness. Good communication skills (both verbal and written).

Duties

Render technical services to the directorate. Assist engineers, technologist and associates in the appraisal of business plans and technical reports. Monitor the implementation of Infrastructure projects such as Regional Bulk Infrastructure Programme (RBIG) and Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) through conducting site inspections; site meetings; compilation and submission of progress reports. Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Evaluate technical designs with specifications and submit approval by the relevant authority. Perform administrative and related functions. Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required. Compile and submit expenditure reports as required. Verify and certify invoices for payment of contractors and public service providers. Maintain proper records and documentation for all projects to enable a clean audit. Provide and consolidate inputs to the infrastructure development operational plan. Develop, implement and maintain databases. Research and development. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Where to send your application

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

Enquiries

Ms M Matiso, Tel No: (013) 759 7330 / Ms FM Mkhwanazi, Tel No: (013) 759 7515 / Ms PC Ngwamba, Tel No: (013) 759 7446 / Mr E Pinga Tel No: (013) 759 7575

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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