DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Water And Sanitation

Control Engineering Technician Grade A

Salary or stipendR573 552 per annum, (OSD)

The Department of Water And Sanitation is looking for a Control Engineering Technician Grade A. This is a permanent role based in Mpumalanga.

MbombelaApplications close 30 October 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/103, page 87

Reference number
301026/16
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Mpumalanga
Closing date
30 October 2026
Centre
Mbombela
Directorate
Water And Sanitation Services Management: MP Provincial Operations: Mpumalanga Sd: Water Services Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Programmes

What you will need

  • A National Diploma in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering.
  • Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
  • The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
  • Knowledge of water legislation and related policies.
  • Proficient in computer programmes, preferably MS Office Software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Good Planning and organising skills.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication skills, both (verbal and written).
  • Conflict resolution skills.
  • Interpersonal relations, programme and project management.

Experience

Six (6) years post qualification technical engineering supervisory experience in water or sanitation related infrastructure.

Professional registration

Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.

Skills and competencies

  • Proficient in computer programmes, preferably MS Office Software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Good Planning and organising skills.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication skills, both (verbal and written).
  • Conflict resolution skills.

Key responsibilities

  • Management of the water supply and sanitation services infrastructure grants and programmes.
  • Management of Infrastructure development projects funded through infrastructure grants-RBIG and WSIG.
  • The provision of project implementation support services to the Water Services Authorities (WSAs).
  • The provision of technical engineering support services.
  • Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operation plan.
  • Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance database.
  • Manage, supervise and control technical related personnel and assets.
  • Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Ms M Matiso
  • Telephone: (013) 759 7330, (013) 759 7515, (013) 759 7446, (013) 759 7575

Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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