About the Role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a Control Engineering Technician Grade A to join its dedicated team in Durban. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and efficacy of hydrological services, contributing directly to the management and protection of South Africa’s vital water resources. As a Control Engineering Technician, you will collaborate closely with engineers, technologists, and other professionals, providing essential technical support for hydrological activities across the region.
Based in the vibrant city of Durban, you will play a significant role in ensuring that water management practices meet regulatory standards and community needs. This position not only offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology but also allows you to contribute to the sustainability of water resources that affect countless lives in the community. Your work will support strategic initiatives aimed at safeguarding our environment, reinforcing the importance of public service in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Water and Sanitation is mandated to provide sustainable water resource management and ensure access to water for all South Africans. It plays a pivotal role in the protection and development of our water resources while promoting the effective and efficient delivery of water services. Working within this department means being part of a mission that impacts public health, economic growth, and environmental sustainability, making your contributions vital to the nation’s well-being.
What You’ll Do
- Manage technical services and support related to hydrological activities in collaboration with engineers and technologists.
- Promote safety practices in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate and update technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to integrate new technologies.
- Ensure quality control of hydrological time series data and manage registration on Hydstra.
- Conduct performance control surveys and streamflow gauging, along with calibration of gauging weirs.
- Monitor real-time data of gauging sites and perform site evaluations.
- Handle data requests and manage the Data Quality Control Division.
- Assist with administrative, human resource, and related functions while providing inputs into budgeting and operational planning.
- Compile and submit technical reports as required, contributing to risk and disaster management strategies.
- Engage in research and continuous professional development to stay updated on engineering technologies.
- Provide mentorship and supervision to junior personnel.
- Liaise with relevant engineering bodies and councils on related matters.
What You’ll Need
- A National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Six (6) years of post-qualification technical engineering experience.
- Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
- A valid, unexpired driver’s license.
- Knowledge of technical design and analysis of hydrological and water resource infrastructure.
- Familiarity with hydrological data management and water balance principles.
- Experience with computer-aided engineering applications and project management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with conflict management and negotiation abilities.
- Problem-solving skills, decision-making capabilities, and effective teamwork.
- Competency in financial management and customer-focused service delivery.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be 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.
Job 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, operational plan, procurement plan and related matters.
Compile and submit reports as required.
Provide technical support Risk and Disaster Management matters.
Research and development through continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
Provide mentorship and supervision of personnel.
Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise.
Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.
Must be prepared to work away from the office and travel extensively for extended periods of time.
