This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A-C
Department of Transport
- Reference number
- DOT 146/2026
- Salary
- Grade A: R407 337 per annum, (OSD) Grade B: R460 086 per annum, (OSD) Grade C: R518 769 per annum, (OSD)
- Centre
- Cost Centre, Pietermaritzburg
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate recognised Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Civil Engineering; plus A minimum of 3 (three) years post qualification technical experience in a roads environment (Experience: Grade A is 0 to12 years post registration and Grade B is 14 years to 24 years post registration and Grade C is 26 years and over); plus Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa as a “Professional Engineering Technician”; plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum code B). Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Project Management. Knowledge of Technical design and analysis. Knowledge of Research and Development. Knowledge of computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Knowledge of Technical report writing. Knowledge of Technical consulting. Problem solving and analysis skills. Decision making skills. Team work skills. Creativity skills. Customer focus and responsiveness skills. Communication skills. People management skills. Planning and organizing skills. Change management skills. The ideal candidate should be innovative, receptive to suggestions and ideas, accurate, honest, have integrity and be open and transparent. She/He must also be reliable, co-operative, courteous, professional, have a positive attitude and be able to work in a team.
Duties
Render technical services. Perform administrative and related functions. Research and Development. Supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets.
Where to send your application
Applications/Address: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs 172 Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACs) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying for jobs on the KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs Please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online e-Recruitment system or submit a hardcopy application as directed. Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. FOR ATTENTION : Mr B Hornsby
Enquiries
Ms SM Ngcobo Tel No: (033) 355 8023
Note
It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.
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