Control Engineering Technician Grade A x1
Job Details
Post Number: 39/157
Job Title: Control Engineering Technician Grade A
Reference Number: 131126/12
Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management: Free State
Chief Directorate: Provincial Operations Free State
Directorate: Water Resources Management Support
Sub-Directorate: Hydrological Services
Salary: R573 552 per annum
Salary Structure: Occupation-Specific Dispensation (OSD)
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Minimum Qualification: National Diploma in Civil Engineering
Minimum Experience: Six years of post-qualification technical experience in hydrological services
Professional Registration: Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician
Driver’s Licence: Valid, unexpired driver’s licence required
Enquiries: Mr CGF Lloyd – (051) 405 9000 / 082 827 5287
Closing Date: Not specified in the supplied advert.
Job Description
The Control Engineering Technician Grade A will manage and coordinate technical engineering services and hydrological operations within a designated sub-region of the Free State. The role focuses on hydrometry, water-flow measurements, hydrological data collection and analysis, equipment calibration, and the maintenance of monitoring systems.
The successful candidate will also provide technical support, supervise personnel, ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards, and contribute to the development of operational procedures and improved hydrological technologies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Engineering Management
Manage technical services and provide support to engineers, technologists and other technical professionals.
Coordinate fieldwork and technical office activities.
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory safety requirements.
Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technologies.
Review technical designs and ensure quality assurance in accordance with specifications.
Authorise technical designs or make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.
Develop and customise operational procedures.
Provide technical consulting and engineering support.
2. Hydrological Services and Hydrometry
Manage hydrometry activities within an assigned sub-region of the Free State operational area.
Calibrate gauging weirs and prepare calibration reports.
Conduct surveys of gauging weirs and gauge plates.
Collect hydrological data from electronic data loggers.
Perform flow measurements using Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers, particularly during the high-flow season.
Maintain and calibrate near-real-time data loggers.
Review hydrological equipment and participate in the procurement of new equipment.
Research and identify new technologies relevant to hydrological services.
3. Data Management and Reporting
Analyse, process and archive hydrological data using the HYDSTRA database.
Manage and disseminate hydrological information.
Develop, implement and maintain databases.
Compile and submit technical reports as required.
Contribute to technical and engineering operational plans.
Provide inputs into budgeting processes and demand management plans.
4. Staff and Asset Management
Manage, supervise and control technical personnel and related assets.
Mentor, train and develop candidate technicians and other staff.
Promote skills and knowledge transfer.
Manage staff performance and development.
Liaise with relevant professional bodies and councils on hydrological matters.
5. Professional Development
Participate in continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
Conduct research and literature studies to improve technical engineering expertise.
Attend extensive in-house training at various locations as required.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
At least six years of post-qualification technical experience in hydrological services.
Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician.
Valid and unexpired driver’s licence.
Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
Willingness to undergo extensive in-house training at various locations.
Technical Knowledge
Programme and project management.
Technical design and analysis.
Research and development.
Computer-aided engineering applications.
Understanding of hydrological processes.
Good understanding and competence in all aspects of hydrometry.
Knowledge of legal compliance.
Technical report writing and consulting.
Hydrological data analysis and management.
Computer literacy.
Skills and Competencies
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Innovative and creative thinking.
Planning and organising.
Decision-making.
Teamwork and leadership.
Good written and verbal communication.
Customer focus and responsiveness.
People management skills.
Financial management skills.