CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST GRADE A is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Vaal Dam (Upper Vaal) | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Branch
Infrastructure Management: Central Operations Dir: Operations Central
Salary
R958 776 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
Centre
Vaal Dam (Upper Vaal)
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B-Tech) or relevant qualification.
- Six (6) years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience required.
- Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Understanding of project and programme management.
- Knowledge of technical design and analysis.
- Research and Development.
- Computer -aided Engineering applications.
- Knowledge of legal compliance in the technical environment.
- Able to prepare technical reports and provide technical consulting.
- Professional judgement.
- Financial Management.
- People management.
- Communication Skills.
- Budget management and working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and the PFMA
Duties
- This post requires a qualified person to provide technological advisory services to the Area Office and Cluster.
- Develop, maintain and manage current technologies.
- Perform administrative and related functions.
- Evaluate and monitor existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
- Ensure quality assurance of technical solutions by applying engineering principles.
- Identify and optimize technological designs.
- Manage administrative and related functions.
- Provide inputs into the budgeting process.
- Ensure the development, Implementation and maintenance of databases.
- Manage and supervise technological and related personnel and assets.
- Perform duties away from the office and must be able to travel excessive distances.
- Able to work under pressure to provide technical reports and final drawings within the prescribed time frame.
- Research and development.
- Good communication skills to communicate with the public, colleagues, and clients.
Enquiries
Mr N Buthelezi Tel No (012) 741 7301
Department Notes
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 for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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.
Notes
Candidates may be subjected to a skills and knowledge test. Please be advised that the office will transition to an SANWRIA agency.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Dir: Operations Central
SALARY : R958 776 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
CENTRE : Vaal Dam (Upper Vaal)
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B-Tech) or relevant qualification. Six (6) years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience required.
Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
as a Professional Engineering Technologist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Understanding of project and programme
management. Knowledge of technical design and analysis. Research and
Development. Computer -aided Engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance in the technical environment. Able to prepare technical reports and
provide technical consulting. Professional judgement. Financial Management.
People management. Communication Skills. Budget management and working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and the PFMA
DUTIES : This post requires a qualified person to provide technological advisory services to the Area Office and Cluster. Develop, maintain and manage current
technologies. Perform administrative and related functions. Evaluate and monitor existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to
incorporate new technology. Ensure quality assurance of technical solutions by applying engineering principles. Identify and optimize technological designs.
Manage administrative and related functions. Provide inputs into the budgeting process. Ensure the development, Implementation and maintenance of
databases. Manage and supervise technological and related personnel and assets. Perform duties away from the office and must be able to travel
excessive distances. Able to work under pressure to provide technical reports and final drawings within the prescribed time frame. Research and
development. Good communication skills to communicate with the public, colleagues, and clients.
ENQUIRIES : Mr N Buthelezi Tel No (012) 741 7301
NOTE : Candidates may be subjected to a skills and knowledge test. Please be advised that the office will transition to an SANWRIA agency.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.