DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN: PRODUCTION

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN: PRODUCTION

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
APPLICATIONS : Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 13 May 2026

NOTE : 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 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.

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.

Latest Vacancies:

• NATIONAL TREASURY: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
• DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COMPETITION: PERSONAL ASSISTANT
• OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE VACANCIES
• NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY VACANCIES
• DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR: SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: OPERATIONS (X30 POSTS)

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 14/95 : ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN: PRODUCTION (GRADE A–C) REF NO: 130526/04
Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management Free State
Water Services Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Programmes
SALARY : R407 337 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years
of experience)
CENTRE : Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Engineering. Three (3) years of technical (Engineering)
experience. Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa
(ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician. The disclosure of a valid
unexpired drivers license. Knowledge and understanding of the water sector:
relevant legislation (NWA, and NEMA) together with the related policies,
regulations, principles, guidelines, tools and procedures; policy development,
implementation, project management and monitoring. Excellent
communication skills including verbal, report-writing, and presentation skills.
Sound interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary
team. Willingness to work abnormal hours and under pressure as well as travel
provincial/country wide. Proven liaison and networking skills especially as they
relate to corporative governance and stakeholder.

DUTIES : Perform duties in the Free State Region Office in the Directorate: Infrastructure
Development & Maintenance with a particular emphasis on the management,
implementation, supervision, and monitoring of the Regional Bulk
Infrastructure Grant (RBIG), Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG),
Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG), Buckets Eradication Programme (BEP)
and other civil engineering projects. It will be required from the incumbent to
manage and monitor projects contractually, financially, and technically. An
intimate knowledge of the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and the
Guidelines for Human Settlement, Planning & Design (“Red Book”) are a
requirement.

ENQUIRIES : Mr MJ Manyama Tel No: (051) 405 9000