Professional Electrical Engineer (Production level): Engineering Services, Ref No. DOI 66/2025 R3

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 879,000 - 1,323,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government, invites applications from a professionally registered Electrical Engineer to join the Engineering Services team at the CBD Cape Town office. The role focuses on producing robust electrical designs and project deliverables for infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and compliance.

Requirements include a BEng or BScEng in Electrical Engineering, at least three years post-qualification experience, compulsory ECSA

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree (BEng/BSc(Eng)) or relevant qualification.
• Three years post-qualification engineering experience.
• Compulsory ECSA Professional Engineer registration.
• Valid code B driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for infrastructure projects.
• Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with standards, codes of practice and safety.
• Provide technical guidance and supervise engineering work.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

BEng / BScEng Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Professional Electrical Engineer (Production level): Engineering Services, Ref No. DOI 66/2025 R3

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260903-7

Tracking Number DOI 66/2025 R3

Job Title Professional Electrical Engineer (Production level): Engineering Services, Ref No. DOI 66/2025 R3

Department Department of Infrastructure

Salary level OSD

Enquiries Ms C Skillicorn at [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City CBD - Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide expert electrical engineering services for the Directorate Programme/ Project Infrastructure Delivery: General within Chief Directorate: General Infrastructure.

Electrical Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant qualification; Three years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety: Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects; Develop cost effective solutions according to standards; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Develop tender specifications; Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice; and Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards; Human capital development: Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice; Supervise the engineering work and processes; and Administer performance management and development; Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration; Monitor and control expenditure; and Report on expenditure and service delivery; Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise; and Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.

Working knowledge of the following: Programme and project management; Engineering design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance and formulation of policies in amulti-disciplinary professional environment; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Professional judgement; Networking.Skills in the following:Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and organising; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People Management; Change Management; Innovation.

Remuneration

Grade A: R 879 342 - R 938 061 per annum; Grade B: R 990 669- R 1 067 235 per annum; Grade C: R 1 127 100 - R 1 323 267 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript).

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.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.