DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Water And Sanitation

Engineering Technologist Production Grade A - C

Salary or stipendR471 720 – R717 846 per annum, (OSD)

The Department of Water And Sanitation is looking for a Engineering Technologist Production Grade A - C. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

GautengApplications close 13 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/163, page 140

Reference number
131126/17
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
13 November 2026
Centre
Gauteng
Directorate
Water and Sanitation Services Management: GP

What you will need

  • A Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (BTech) qualification.
  • Compulsory registration with Engineering council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineering technologist.
  • The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's licence.
  • Understanding of programme and project management.
  • Technical design and analysis knowledge.
  • Understanding research development.
  • Computer-aided engineering

Experience

Three (3) years post qualification engineering technologist experience is required.

Professional registration

Compulsory registration with Engineering council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineering technologist.

Driver's licence

The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's licence.

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct structural integrity assessments of Water Treatment Works (WTWs) and Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTWs) to evaluate infrastructure conditions, identify defects and risks, and recommend appropriate remedial measures as part of regulatory process.
  • Evaluate and assess WCWDM strategies and monitor implementations.
  • Participate in the Blue Drop, No drop and Green Drop certification programmes by providing engineering and technical support to the relevant teams, including the Very Rough Order of Measurement (VROOM) initiative.
  • Serve as Water Services Regulation representative at the committees mandated to provide engineering expertise and technical inputs to the evaluation of water services projects including Water Demand and Water conservation management (WCWDM) projects.
  • Conduct research and recommend as part of regulatory process, innovative and emerging technologies aimed at improving the planning, design, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and sustainability of water and wastewater infrastructure.
  • Develop and manage knowledge of current and emerging technologies and optimise technical interventions through the application of sound engineering principles and best practices.
  • Provide input into the budgeting process.
  • Compile and submit reports as required.
  • Provide Engineering inputs in the enhancement of databases such as (IRIS).
  • Manage, supervise, and control technical related personnel and assets.

Additional details

  • Grade: National

How to apply

Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing and consulting. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making, creativity and teamwork. Understanding of people financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Computer Skills. Planning and organising. Management.

  • Enquiries: Ms ND Mabe
  • Telephone: (012) 392 1399

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