Circular 26 of 2026 · Post 26/236
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): ENGINEERING SERVICES (HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE)
Western Cape Department of Infrastructure
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: Applications closedLate applications will not be accepted.
Job details
- Circular
- 26 of 2026
- Circular Post
- 26/236
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Infrastructure
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
The closing date was 17 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade A: R407 337 – Grade C: R610 131 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed).
Application history
Previous application instructions are retained below for reference.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government.
- Reference information
- DOI 62/2026
- Salary information
- Grade A: R407 337 – Grade C: R610 131 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed).
Requirements
- National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or relevant qualification;
- Three years relevant post qualification technical (Engineering) experience;
- Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician;
- A valid code B driving licence.
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project Management knowledge and experience: Technical design and analysis knowledge;
- Research and development;
- Computer-aided engineering;
- AutoCAD drawing;
- Knowledge of legal compliance;
- Technical report writing;
- Technical consulting;
- Generic: Problem solving and analysis;
- Decision making;
- Team work;
- Creativity;
- Customer focus and responsiveness;
- Communication;
- Computer skills;
- People Management;
- Planning and Organising;
- Change Management;
- Good analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills;
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Computer literacy (MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
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 review and or 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 and 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 bodies/councils on engineering related matters.
Enquiries
Mr E Du Plooy Tel No: (021) 483 8261
APPLICATION INFORMATION — VACANCY CLOSED
Applications for this vacancy closed on 17 August 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Previous application instructions — for reference
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
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.
- 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.
- Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. 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. Expired vacancies are kept for reference only. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.
Original Text
POST 26/236 : ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): ENGINEERING SERVICES (HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE) REF NO: DOI
62/2026
SALARY : Grade A: R407 337 – Grade C: R610 131 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed).
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or relevant qualification; Three years relevant post qualification technical (Engineering) experience;
Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
as an Engineering Technician; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies:
Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project Management knowledge and experience: Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and
development; Computer-aided engineering; AutoCAD drawing; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Generic:
Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity;
Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer skills; People
Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills; Good verbal and written
communication skills; Computer literacy (MS Project, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint).
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 review
and or 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 and 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 bodies/councils on engineering related matters.
ENQUIRIES : Mr E Du Plooy Tel No: (021) 483 8261
62/2026
SALARY : Grade A: R407 337 – Grade C: R610 131 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed).
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or relevant qualification; Three years relevant post qualification technical (Engineering) experience;
Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
as an Engineering Technician; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies:
Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project Management knowledge and experience: Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and
development; Computer-aided engineering; AutoCAD drawing; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Generic:
Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity;
Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer skills; People
Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills; Good verbal and written
communication skills; Computer literacy (MS Project, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint).
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 review
and or 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 and 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 bodies/councils on engineering related matters.
ENQUIRIES : Mr E Du Plooy Tel No: (021) 483 8261