Engineering Technician (Production Level): Plant Management (Bellville), Ref No. DOI 10/2025 R2

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

Job summary

Western Cape Government's Department of Infrastructure invites applications for Engineering Technician (Production Level) in Bellville. You will provide technical services across engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance to support projects.

Required: National Diploma in Megatronic/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, 3 years post-qualification experience, compulsory ECSA registration as Engineering Technician, and a valid Code B driving license.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Megatronic/ Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Three years post-qualification technical (Engineering) experience.
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as Engineering Technician.
• Valid driving license (Code B or higher).

Responsibilities

• Render technical services: assist engineers in field, workshop and office activities.
• Promote safety in line with statutory/regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate manuals and drawings to incorporate new technology with specs and obtain approvals.
• Perform administrative and related functions.
• Provide input into budgeting processes as required.
• Compile and submit reports as required.
• Contribute to the engineering operational plan with inputs.
• Develop, implement and maintain databases.
• Supervise and manage technical personnel and assets.
• Engage in research and development to stay updated on technologies.
• Study literature to improve engineering expertise.
• Liaise with stakeholders on engineering matters.

Skills

Engineering experience (3 years)

ECSA Registration as Engineering Tech

Driving license Code B+

Education

National Diploma in Megatronic/ Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Engineering Technician (Production Level): Plant Management (Bellville), Ref No. DOI 10/2025 R2

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/30

Reference Number WCG261020-6

Tracking Number DOI 10/2025 R2

Job Title Engineering Technician (Production Level): Plant Management (Bellville), Ref No. DOI 10/2025 R2

Department Department of Infrastructure

Salary level OSD

Enquiries Mr M Subailey at [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Bellville

Job Purpose

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

National Diploma in Megatronic/ Mechanical Engineering or relevant qualification; Three years post qualification technical (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;
• AutoCAD drawing;
• 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;
• Good analytical.

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:

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.