ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL PRODUCTION LEVEL): HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE
Department of Health
Department of Infrastructure
- Reference number
- DOI 73/2026
- Salary
- Grade A: R407 337 - R435 066 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed).
- Centre
- Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Circular
- No 35 of 2026
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Fill the Z83 for this postRequirements
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 technology to improve expertise; and Liaise with relevant stakeholders on engineering related matters.
Where to send your application
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Enquiries
Mr E du Plooy at Etienne.duPlooy@westerncape.gov.za
Note
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.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 3 October 2026.
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