About the Role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a skilled Control Engineering Technician Grade A to join its team in Bloemfontein, Free State. This vital role focuses on managing technical services and support in hydrological services, directly contributing to the safety and well-being of the community. By ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements, the Control Engineering Technician plays a crucial part in maintaining the integrity of our water systems, which are essential for both public health and environmental sustainability.
In this role, you’ll work closely with engineers and technologists, overseeing technical office activities and operational plans. Your expertise will not only enhance the quality of water management but also foster the growth of your colleagues through mentorship and training. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in public service while working in a supportive and innovative environment.
About the Department
The Department of Water and Sanitation is committed to ensuring sustainable water resources and providing effective sanitation services across South Africa. With a mandate to manage and protect water resources, the department plays a pivotal role in promoting integrated water resource management for the benefit of both current and future generations. Working here means you contribute to a mission that is essential for public health, economic development, and environmental protection.
What You’ll Do
- Manage technical services and provide support in hydrological tasks.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate and incorporate new technologies into existing technical manuals and procedures.
- Oversee quality assurance of technical designs and specifications.
- Contribute to the budgeting process and demand management plan.
- Compile and submit technical reports as required.
- Develop and maintain databases for hydrological services.
- Supervise technical personnel and manage related assets.
- Engage in continuous professional development and stay updated on new technologies.
- Liaise with relevant bodies on hydrological matters and manage hydrometry tasks.
What You’ll Need
- A National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Six years of post-qualification technical experience in hydrological services.
- Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of hydrological processes and technical design.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
- Computer literacy and familiarity with data analysis.
- Willingness to travel and work away from home as required.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
A National Diploma in Civil Engineering.Six (6) years post qualification technical experience in hydrological services.
Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Program and project management.
Technical design and analysis knowledge.
Research and development.
Computer-aided engineering applications.
Knowledge and understanding of hydrological processes are essential.
Demonstration of good understanding and competence in all aspects of hydrometry.
Computer literacy.
Problem solving and analysis.
Innovative and creative thinking.
Planning and organizing.
Decision making.
Teamwork and leadership.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of legal compliance.
Technical report writing.
Technical consulting.
Data analysis.
Customer focus and responsiveness.
People management skills and financial management.
Willing to travel and work away from home whenever required.
Must be prepared to undergo extensive in-house training at various locations.
Job Duties
Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists, and associate professionals in the field and technical office activities.Ensure the adherence and promotion of safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology.
Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorise/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.
Provide inputs into the budgeting process and the demand management plan.
Compile and submit reports as required.
Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan.
Ensure the development, implementation, and maintenance of databases.
Manage, supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets.
Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise.
To liaise with relevant bodies/councils on hydrological-related matters.
Hydrological equipment review and procurement of new equipment.
Research new technology relevant to hydrological services.
Manage hydrometry tasks in a sub-region of the Free State operational area.
Calibration of gauging weirs and calibration report writing.
Surveying of gauging weirs and gauge plates.
Data collection from various electronic data loggers.
Data analysis, processing and archiving on HYDSTRA database.
Data management and dissemination.
Maintenance and calibration on near real-time dataloggers.
Flow measurements using Acoustic Current Doppler Profilers, in particular during the high flow season.
Develop and customize operational procedures.
Mentor, train and develop candidate technicians and others to promote skills/knowledge transfer.
Manage the performance management and development of staff.
