Engineering Technician

Bidvest Facilities Management; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Multiple engineering and technician roles are posted in South Africa. The descriptions include responsibilities, qualifications and location details across various employers and industries. The postings cover permanent roles with salaries and benefits; dates indicate postings are current. This refinement preserves original content language while removing extraneous boilerplate and formatting issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, lead and control organisational development interventions; facilitate amendments to organisation structures (group problem solving, capacity building, change management) and provide information for reporting and communication.
• Project management responsibilities including contract management, reporting on progress and evaluating value-add of projects; document management (PFDs, P&IDs, SOPs, protocols, reports).
• Provide guidance on organisation design and development matters; client liaison responsibilities and management relationships.
• Coordinate installation, maintenance, calibration and operational support for process, laboratory and plant systems; provide input for engineering projects to ensure timely delivery within budget.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation; support equipment commissioning, qualification and requalification; coordinate with contractors and vendors for maintenance and calibration services.
• Uphold GMP, safety and compliance standards; participate in audits and ensure documentation readiness; ensure readiness of regulatory/quality documentation.
• Manage maintenance and repair activities, asset life cycle, and risk management; prepare, review and manage site-specific maintenance plans and strategies.
• Provide technical input for maintenance service contracts and advisory support on statutory and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant technical degree or diploma (as listed per posting, e.g., National Diploma, B-Degree, BTech in Behavioural Sciences, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc.).
• Minimum years of experience vary by role (e.g., 1–3+ years for certain technician/engineering roles; 3+ years in management or OD roles; 10+ years for senior positions).
• Driving license where indicated; registration with professional bodies (e.g., ECSA) where required.
• Proven technical literacy (MS Office) and documentation management; ability to work independently and in teams; strong planning, problem solving and communication skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards (SANS, ISO, OHSA) and regulatory compliance; experience with CMMS (e.g., SAP, MAXIMO) and data analysis for asset management.

Experience by Posting (Representative Examples)

• Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government — Deputy Director: Organisational Behaviour (Ref DOTP 77/2025): OD consultancy, project management, and organisational development functions in a public sector setting.
• Afrigen Biologics and Vaccines — Engineering Technician: manufacturing and laboratory support, GMP-compliant documentation, project collaboration across functional areas.
• Bidvest Facilities Management — Electrical/Engineering-focused maintenance and reliability enhancements in a facilities context.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) — Data Center Engineering Operations Technician: electrical/mechanical operations, safety culture, shift work, and asset monitoring in data center environments.
• Alstom — Product Introduction Engineering Technician: troubleshooting, field modifications, test procedures, and quality/compliance in rail/industrial setting.
• ATNS and PBSA (Pty) Ltd — various technician roles with CNS ATM equipment, electrical/mechanical testing, and maintenance responsibilities.

Notes on Application and Qualifications

• Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo verification, competency assessments and/or proficiency tests; EE targets and reference checks may apply.
• Some postings indicate regional restrictions and recruitment preferences; applicants should review region-specific notes.
• Remuneration is described variably (CTE inclusion, salary bands, and allowances) per posting; follow each posting for specifics.

Is this job a match or a miss?

There are multiple postings across different employers; one may be a fit depending on location, field (engineering, maintenance, project management, OD), and seniority.

Expiry status: No explicit “expired” language detected in the provided content; no definitive indication that all postings are closed.