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