Control Engineering Technician Grade A
Department
Department of Water and Sanitation
Location
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Salary
R573 552 per annum, (OSD)
Closing date
16 Oct 2026
Reference number
PUCMA 38
How to apply
- Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number PUCMA 38.
- Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
- Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
- Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 16 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.
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,
Enquiries
Mr Thulani Mbokodo at (063) 501 0278
How to apply
Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 35 of 2026.
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