ELECTRICAL ENGINEER – PRODUCTION (GRADE A) REF NO: DOE05/06/2026 Unit: Infrastructure Delivery is a South African government vacancy at DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Provincial Office – Zwelitsha | closing date: 19 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic
salary). The offer is based on recognition of experience after obtaining
registration. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants).
Salary
R914 517 – R1 376 199.per annum. All-Inclusive Package Remuneration). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of
30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic
salary). The offer is based on recognition of experience after obtaining
registration. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants).
Requirements
- A Degree (NQF 7) in Electrical Engineering.
- Registered as Professional Engineer/Technologist with ECSA.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field.
- Valid driver’s license (except for people with disability).
- Competencies: People 101 Management and Empowerment, Programme &
- Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Client orientation &
- Customer focus, Problem Solving &
- Analysis, Communication.
- Knowledge &
- Skills PFMA/Treasury Regulations/Practice Notes/ Instructions/Circulars.
- Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies.
- National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations.
- Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations.
- Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.
- South African Schools Act of 1996, Regulations and Guidelines
Duties
- Provide inputs to technical and functional norms and standards from an engineering perspective to be issued in terms of the Provincial Education Facilities Guidelines and National Education norms & standards.
- Monitor that infrastructure projects implemented by Implementing Agent(s) comply with approved engineering functional and technical norms and standards and that the planning and design are according to sound engineering principles and code of practice.
- Prepare reports stating the advisability, desirability, impact and legality of proposals for innovative service delivery mechanisms.
- Compile briefing documentation and specifications from an engineering perspective.
- Investigate electrical engineering installations and equipment, undertake design work and implement corrective measures, where necessary.
- Provide electrical engineering inputs to implement projects successfully.
- Provide electrical engineering professional and technical advice in the form of verbal and written advice, reports, calculations, specifications and drawings.
- Provide inputs to infrastructure assessments from an electrical engineering perspective.
- Provide engineering inputs to maintenance projects from an electrical engineering perspective.
- Research/literature studies to keep up with new technologies, viability and feasibility of the geographical information management options for the Department includes interaction with relevant professional development boards/councils. schooling system ENQUIRES : Mr.
- S Sivuka Tel No: (040) 608 4246 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: Vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za
Notes
Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). NB Please Note: It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the ECDOE EE Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Enquiries must be directed to the specified contact person. For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Unit: Infrastructure Delivery
SALARY : R914 517 – R1 376 199.per annum. All-Inclusive Package Remuneration). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of
30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic
salary). The offer is based on recognition of experience after obtaining
registration. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants).
CENTRE : Provincial Office – Zwelitsha
REQUIREMENTS : A Degree (NQF 7) in Electrical Engineering. Registered as Professional Engineer/Technologist with ECSA. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field.
Valid driver’s license (except for people with disability). Competencies: People
101 Management and Empowerment, Programme & Project Management,
Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management,
Client orientation & Customer focus, Problem Solving & Analysis,
Communication. Knowledge & Skills PFMA/Treasury Regulations/Practice
Notes/ Instructions/Circulars. Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain
Management Policies. National Building Standards Act of 1977 and
Regulations. Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations.
Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. South African
Schools Act of 1996, Regulations and Guidelines
DUTIES : Provide inputs to technical and functional norms and standards from an engineering perspective to be issued in terms of the Provincial Education
Facilities Guidelines and National Education norms & standards. Monitor that infrastructure projects implemented by Implementing Agent(s) comply with
approved engineering functional and technical norms and standards and that the planning and design are according to sound engineering principles and
code of practice. Prepare reports stating the advisability, desirability, impact and legality of proposals for innovative service delivery mechanisms. Compile
briefing documentation and specifications from an engineering perspective.
Investigate electrical engineering installations and equipment, undertake design work and implement corrective measures, where necessary. Provide
electrical engineering inputs to implement projects successfully. Provide electrical engineering professional and technical advice in the form of verbal
and written advice, reports, calculations, specifications and drawings. Provide inputs to infrastructure assessments from an electrical engineering
perspective. Provide engineering inputs to maintenance projects from an electrical engineering perspective. Research/literature studies to keep up with
new technologies, viability and feasibility of the geographical information management options for the Department includes interaction with relevant
professional development boards/councils. schooling system
ENQUIRES : Mr. S Sivuka Tel No: (040) 608 4246
For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: Vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.