POST 30/57 : ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A – C REF NO: 050925/02 (X2 POSTS)
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Head Office Dir: Strategic Infrastructure Asset Management
SALARY : R391 671 – R586 665 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or relevant qualification. Three (3) 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. Ability to work with electrical design tools such as Relux/Dialux, Autocad Electrical and ETAP/DigSilent Powerfactory will be an added advantage. Knowledge of programme and project management. Understanding technical design and analysis. Knowledge of research and development. Knowledge of computer-added engineering applications. Technical report writing, networking and professional judgement. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making, team leadership, creativity, and selfmanagement. Customer focus and responsiveness. Good communication skills both (verbal and written).

DUTIES : Assist Engineers, Technologists and associates in the field, workshop and technical office activities. Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standards drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority. Develop and draft maintenance strategies in line with the Asset Management Plan (AMP). Develop and update the Maintenance Demand plan and Operational plan. Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required. Compile and submit technical reports as required. Develop, implement and
maintain databases. Supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets. Project lead and manage Maintenance Opex and Capex projects in line with best project Management practices. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.

ENQUIRIES : Mr K Mahlane Tel No: (012) 336 6921
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
CLOSING DATE : 05 September 2025
NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No
late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of
the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.