Engineering Technician (Mechanical Production Level): Health Infrastructure
Department
Department of Infrastructure
Location
Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government 208, Western Cape
Salary
Grade A: R407 337 - R435 066 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed).
Closing date
19 Oct 2026
Reference number
DOI 73/2026
How to apply
- Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number DOI 73/2026.
- Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
- Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
- Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 19 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.
Requirements
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). Competencies: 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; Teamwork; Creativity; customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (written and verbal); Computer skills; People management; Planning and organising; Change management; People management.
Duties
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
Enquiries
Mr E du Plooy at Etienne.duPlooy@westerncape.gov.za
How to apply
Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 35 of 2026.
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