ENGINEER PRODUCTION: ELECTRICAL

Department of Infrastructure Development; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 879,000 - 1,324,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Johannesburg is seeking an Engineer Production: Electrical to manage engineering projects. The ideal candidate will hold an Engineering degree, have at least 3 years of experience, and be registered with ECSA. Key responsibilities include project management and team leadership. This position offers a comprehensive compensation package ranging from R879,342 to R1,323,267 annually.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in Engineering is required.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects.
• Evaluate existing technical manuals and standard drawings.
• Ensure training and development of technicians and candidate engineers.

Skills

Decision making

Team leadership

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (B Eng / BSC (Eng) in Electrical

Job description

Department of Infrastructure Development

ENGINEER PRODUCTION: ELECTRICAL

• Reference Number : refs/022726
• Directorate : Research and Green Technology
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 879 342. 00-R 1 323 267.00 per annum (All-inclusive Package) The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary.
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: [phone] 521 4118

Requirements :

• An Engineering degree (B Eng / BSC (Eng) in Electrical or relevant qualification. A minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience in Engineering is required. Must be a registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA. Must have a valid driver’s license. COMPETENCIES: Public Service Act of 1994.Public Service Regulations, 2016.PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Provincial/Departmental SCM policies. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations. Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations. Health Act, Regulations and Guidelines. National Environmental Management Act of 1998.Engineering Profession Act of 2000. Engineering design and analysis Programme and project management. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Skills- Decision making, Team leadership, Analytical, Creativity, Self-management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer literacy Conflict management, Problem solving, Research, Technical report writing and Networking.

Duties :

• Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects. Develop cost effective solutions according to standards. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Develop tender specifications. Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice. Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards. Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice. Supervise the engineering work and processes. Administer performance management and development. Keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research on engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters. Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for facilitation of resource utilization. Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration. Monitor and control expenditure. Report on delivery expenditure and service

Notes :

• In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118/ 072668 0029. Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with the Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. (Only Z83 and CV on application all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates). The New Z83 form, obtainable from the GPG Professional Job Centre website, any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than s3ix (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Head Office (Johannesburg)

Closing Date : 22-08-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an Engineering degree (B Eng / BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification?

Do you have minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience in Engineering ?

Are you registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer ?

Do you have a valid driver’s license. ?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.