ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A-C (CIVIL)

Department of Water and Sanitation

Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: NC CD: Provincial Operation: Northern Cape Dir: Water Resources Management Support Sd: Hydrological Services

Reference number: 051026/09
Salary: R407 337 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)
Centre: Kimberley
Province: Northern Cape
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

A National Diploma in Civil Engineering. Three (3) years post qualification technical Civil 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. Good computer literacy and computer programming skills. Good communication skills (verbal and written) and negotiation skills. Experience in project management. Technical design and analysing knowledge of hydrological data. Knowledge and experience in Computer-aided engineering applications. Technical report writing and technical consulting skills. Problem solving, analysis, decision making and teamwork skills. Creativity, customer focus and responsiveness skills. Good planning, organising and people management. Travel extensively as and when required. Must be prepared to work away from the office for extended periods of time.

Duties

Stream Gauging using ADP and conventional stream gauging methods. Survey of gauging weirs and flood (rated) sections using the levelling instrument. Preparation of drawings using CAD software. Calibration of flow gauging stations. Inspection planning of maintenance surface water gauging stations within the area of responsibility. Maintenance of electronic data logging instruments. Supervision of personnel. Hydrological Data editing and processing. Prepare technical specifications for procurement of the required resources. Collection of all forms of hydrological data within area of responsibility and compile reports. Provide technical support to requests received from stakeholders. Ensure the compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Engage in research and developmental activities for continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr O Thebe Tel No: (053) 830 8800

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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