ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION: GRADE A-C STRUCTURAL/CIVIL

Department of Infrastructure Development; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 391,000 - 587,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Johannesburg is seeking an Engineering Technician to assist in technical activities and promote safety in compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a National Diploma in Engineering, a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, and is registered with ECSA. This role offers a competitive salary and requires strong project management and communication skills.

Benefits

Benefits package

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post qualification technical experience required.
• Registered as a Professional Engineering Technician with ECSA.
• Valid Driver’s License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineers and Technologists in technical activities.
• Promote safety in line with regulatory requirements.
• Compile and submit reports as required.

Skills

Public Service Act knowledge

Project management

Technical report writing

Problem solving and analysis

Communication

Education

National Diploma in Engineering

Job description

Department of Infrastructure Development

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION: GRADE A-C STRUCTURAL/CIVIL

• Reference Number : refs/022723
• Directorate : Civil/Structural
• Number of Posts : 2
• Package : R 391 671.00– R 586 665.00 per annum plus benefits. The offer is based on recognition of experience after obtaining registration. (Proof of recognized experience must be attached)
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: [phone] 521 4118

Requirements :

• National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification. A minimum of 3 years post qualification technical experience required. Valid Driver’s License. Registered as a Professional Engineering Technician with ECSA.COMPETENCIES: Knowledge- 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- Project management. Technical design and analysis. Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Technical report writing. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication Attributes- Responsive. Credible. Flexible. Quality-oriented. Creative

Duties :

• 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. Produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority. Provide inputs 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. Keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research on engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.

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 http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 072 668 0029/076 521 4118. 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. 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 six (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 a National Diploma or relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering?

Do you have a minimum of 3 years post qualification technical experience?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Are you registered as a Professional Engineering Technician with ECSA?

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.