ENGINEER PRODUCTION: ELECTRICAL GRADE A-C

Department of Infrastructure Development; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 915,000 - 1,376,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Infrastructure Development in Johannesburg seeks an Electrical Engineer (BEng/BSc Eng) with 3+ years post-qualification experience and ECSA registration. A valid driver’s license is required.

The role focuses on planning, designing, operating and maintaining infrastructure projects, with emphasis on cost-effective solutions and compliance with regulatory standards. The department offers an all-inclusive package.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical (BEng / BSc(Eng) or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer with ECSA.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects.
• Develop cost‑effective solutions according to standards.
• Evaluate manuals, standard drawings and procedures to adopt new technology.
• Develop tender specifications and ensure design compliance with norms and standards.
• Supervise work and manage performance and development.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Public Service Act knowledge

Education

BEng / BSc(Eng) Electrical

Job description

Department of Infrastructure Development

ENGINEER PRODUCTION: ELECTRICAL GRADE A-C

• Reference Number : REFS/056042
• Directorate : Chief Directorate: Infrastructure Research, planning and Systems
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 914 517.00 – R 1 376 199.00 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). The offer is based on recognition of experience after obtaining registration. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested from the shortlisted candidates).
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: [phone]

Requirements :

• An Engineering Degree in Electrical (B Eng / BSC (Eng) or equivalent 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 corporate new technology. Develop tender specifications. Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering works according to norms and standards and code of practice and 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 process and administer performance management and development. Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization. Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration. Monitor, control expenditure and service report on expenditure and service delivery.

Notes :

• In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. 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. 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. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview. 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.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Head Office (Johannesburg)

Closing Date : 28-08-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have an Engineering Degree in Electrical (B Eng / BSC (Eng) or equivalent qualification?

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

Are you registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA?

Do you have a 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.