Control Engineering Technician at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to perform and manage technical services and support in engineering

research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance. These posts are based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate recognised National Diploma in Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification)
• A minimum of 6 years post qualification technical (Engineering) experience
• Compulsory registration as an Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) Or has submitted with ECSA for Professional registration as a Professional Technician. (Proof of payment to be submitted with application) and compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Technician will then be applicable within 6 months from appointment
•  A Valid Driving license (code B).

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage technical services
•  Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities
• Manage administrative and related functions
•  Provide inputs into the budgeting process
•  Research and development
•  Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following

•  Technical design and analysi
•  Legal compliance
•  Computer-aided technical application
•  Project Management; Research and Development
• People Management; Skills needed
• Problem Solving
•  Customer Focus and responsiveness
• Planning and organising
• Communication (written and verbal) and technical report writing
• Financial Management; Decision Making.

Remuneration

Grade A: R466 482 per annum (OSD). 

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. 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

Note: Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 . You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214 . Otherwise, 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.