ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN: OHS (GRADE A-C)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Component: Education Infrastructure delivery

Reference number: S.4/3/15/8
Salary: Grade A: R407 337 per annum Grade B: R406 086 per annum Grade C: R518 769 per annum The Department will determine the salary package based on years of experience post professional registration)
Centre: Head Office - Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 25 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF Level 06 in Engineering as recognized by SAQA. Three years post qualification experience in Technical environment required. Compulsory registration with the ECSA Professional Engineering Technician. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Technical Competencies: Project management. Technical design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer aided-engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Technical consulting. Generic Competencies: Decision making, teamwork, analytical skills, creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, planning and organizing, problem solving, change management and 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. Produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority. Perform administrative and related functions: Provide inputs 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 bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or 231 hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

Enquiries

Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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