Engineering Technician (Mechanical Production Level): Health Infrastructure, Ref No. DOI 73/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 407,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Government seeks an Engineering Technician (Mechanical Production Level) for Health Infrastructure in Cape Town. The role requires a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, ECSA registration, and 3 years’ post-qualification experience.

You will support design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance. Employment is permanent with salary level OSD.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or relevant qualification.
• Three years post qualification technical (Mechanical Engineering) experience.
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician.
• A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

Responsibilities

• Render technical services: assist engineers, technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities.
• Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority.
• Perform administrative and related functions.
• Provide input into the budgeting process as required.
• Compile and submit reports as required.
• Provide inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan.
• Develop, implement and maintain databases.
• Supervise and control technical personnel and assets.
• Research and development: CPD to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
• Liaise with stakeholders on engineering related matters.

Skills

Project Management

Technical design

Research & development

Engineering analysis

Technical report writing

Communication

Team work

Planning & organising

Problem solving

Computer skills

People management

Change management

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Registration with ECSA as Engineering Technician

3 years post qualification mechanical experience

Valid driving license (Code B)

Tools

Computer-aided engineering

Job description

Engineering Technician (Mechanical Production Level): Health Infrastructure, Ref No. DOI 73/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260904-4

Tracking Number DOI 73/2026

Job Title Engineering Technician (Mechanical Production Level): Health Infrastructure, Ref No. DOI 73/2026

Department Department of Infrastructure

Salary level OSD

Enquiries Mr E du Plooy at [e-mail]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance.

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or relevant qualification; Three years post qualification technical (Mechanical Engineering) experience; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Engineering Technician; A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Render technical services: Assist engineers, technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities; Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority; Perform administrative and related functions; Provide input into the budgeting process as required; Compile and submit reports as required; Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan; Develop, implement and maintain databases; Supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets; Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant stakeholders on engineering related matters.

Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project Management; Technical design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Generic: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (written and verbal); Computer skills; People management; Planning and organising; Change management; People management.

Remuneration

Grade A: R 407 337 - R 435 066 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed).

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.