ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

CLOSING DATE: 04 April 2022

NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified on each post. Applications must be submitted using the newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and Sanitations website, under career opportunities or the DPSA website, under vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV as well as copies of qualifications, identity document and a valid driver’s license (where applicable) which need not be certified when applying for a post. Original/certified copies must be produced by only shortlisted candidates during the interview date. All required information on Form Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late, applications will be accepted. A SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualification/s. Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned 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. (Individuals who have completed the course already, and who are therefore in possession of a certificate are welcome to submit such, however, it is not required that an applicant submit such when applying for the post prior to the closing date. The link for the completion of the course for the certificate fosr the pre-entry into SMS can be found on http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin. 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 two (2) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. 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. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 10/109 : ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER REF NO: 040422/15 (2 POSTS)

Branch: Provincial Coordination And International Cooperation: Western Cape,

Div: Worcester

SALARY : R176 310 per annum (Level 5)

CENTRE : Worcester

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior / Grade 12 certificate (with Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy). Computer Literacy. Basic knowledge in handling technical equipment. Valid driver’s license (attach copy). Must have good communication and writing skills, good interpersonal skills, good planning and executing skills. Willingness to travel long distances and irregular hours in remote areas when necessary and be able to perform administrative duties. Willingness to learn new skills is vital to adapt to new dynamic working environment. Knowledge of Hydrological databases and programs (HYDSTRA).

DUTIES : Capture Hydrological (Surface water) data on the relevant databases and systems. Maintain (editing) surface water databases. Manage (filing) documents related to surface water data and systems. Maintaining the technical surface water library, archive, and documented systems. Disseminate surface water data on request to managers and clients. Assist with capturing calibration information and the processing of such data.

ENQUIRIES : Mr C Botma Tel: 023 34 22671

APPLICATIONS : Western Cape (Worcester): Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X16, Sanlamhof, 7532 or hand deliver to Sigma Building, 3 Blanckenberg Road, Bellville,

FOR ATTENTION : Ms K Melelo