Control Engineering Technologist Grade APretoria Head Office

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (BTech) or relevant qualification.
• Six (6) years post qualification engineering technologist experience required.
• Compulsory registration with Engineering council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineering technologist.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's license.
• Understanding and experience in programme and project management.
• Technical design and analysis knowledge.
• Understanding research development.
• Computer-aided engineering applications.
• Knowledge of legal compliance.
• Technical report writing and consulting.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Decision making, creativity and teamwork.
• Understanding of people and financial management.
• Customer focus and responsiveness.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
• Computer Skills.
• Planning and organizing.
• Management.

Duties

• Develop engineering designs that address practical technical problems, optimise efficiency, and improve safety at dams, pump stations and water infrastructure;
• Undertake the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of engineering projects as required, including hydromechanical items in dams and pump stations and other related infrastructure;
• Formulate economical and technically appropriate engineering solutions;
• Assess existing engineering manuals, standard drawings, and procedures and update engineering practices through the integration of new technologies;
• Prepare technical and engineering requirements for tender documentation;
• Review engineering plans and designs prepared by other parties to confirm that they comply with established engineering principles, relevant standards, prescribed norms, and codes of practice;
• Recommend/ Authorise engineering works in accordance with applicable technical requirements, standards, and codes of practice;
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to technicians, and technologists to strengthen their technical competencies, facilitate knowledge sharing, and encourage the application of sound engineering principles and codes of practice;
• Carry out administrative responsibilities;
• Undertake technical research and literature reviews on engineering technologies to expand professional knowledge and strengthen engineering capability; and adhere to the established ISO 9001 Quality Management Principles of the Directorate.

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Notes from the department

• 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 above- mentioned requirements will not be considered.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interviews.
• 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 and 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.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• 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.