Engineering Technician Production Grade A to C (Electrical) (Permanent position)

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 407,000 - 519,000; Full time

Job summary

S-Cubed in the Western Cape invites applications for an Engineering Technician Production Grade A to C (Electrical). The post requires registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician (Electrical) and a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

You will compile specifications and tender documentation, manage projects from inception to close-out, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with OHSA and other health-care electrical standards.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician (Electrical).
• 3+ years post-qualification experience for Grade A; longer for B/C as specified in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Compile specifications and tender documentation within prescribed timeframes.
• Manage and deliver projects from inception through to completion and close-out.
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding project requirements, information, progress and deliverables.
• Ensure continuity of maintenance schedules by prioritising work in accordance with operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA and relevant regulations in healthcare environments.

Skills

Specifications & tender docs

Contract & quality management

Risk analysis & mitigation

OHSA regulations

Electrical/Electronic codes

CAD

MS Word

Excel

Communication

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Registration with ECSA as Professional Engineering Technician (Electrical)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Engineering Technician Production Grade A to C (Electrical)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

HO179/2026

Location:

Directorate: Engineering and Technical Services, Professional Engineering Services

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 407 337 per annum, Grade B: R 460 086 per annum, Grade C: R 518 769 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date

CLOSING DATE

Employment Equity

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Inherent requirements of the job

Willing to work overtime, stay away and travel throughout the Western Cape Province, often at short notice. Willing to assist in other institutions and directorates. Physically fit and able to inspect buildings and related engineering infrastructure and machinery. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician (Electrical).

An appropriate National Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) or equivalent.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Compile specifications and tender documentation within prescribed timeframes. Manage and deliver projects from inception through to completion and close-out. Liaise with stakeholders regarding project requirements, information, progress and deliverables. Ensure continuity of maintenance schedules by prioritising work in accordance with operational requirements. Ensure that engineering infrastructure, plant and equipment comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and its relevant regulation, built-environment legislation, regulations, standards and prescripts within the healthcare environment.

Experience

Grade A: 3-years post qualification experience. Grade B: At least 14 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the qualification. Grade C: At least 26 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the qualification.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Knowledge in the compilation of specifications and tender documentation. Contracts and quality management skills. Knowledge of risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies and prioritisation. Conversant with OHSA and regulations pertaining to Electrical and Electronic installations. Conversant with legal compliance such as SANS 10142-1, SANS 60439, SANS 10139, etc. Conversant with NEC contracts especially the Short-, Term service- and Framework agreement forms of contracts. Computer literate (MS Word. Auto CAD and Excel). Knowledge and experience in computer aided design of engineering infrastructure in the health care environment. Sound interpersonal and good verbal and written communication skills.

Enquiries

Note

A practical/competency test may form part of the shortlisting and/or interview process, a full job description is available upon request. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.