Job details

Circular: 29 of 2026
Page No.: 10–11

Circular Post: 29/152
Department: Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 28 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.

Applications close on 28 August 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R914 517 – R1 376 199 per annum, (all-inclusive package). 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 from the shortlisted candidates).

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

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: Head Office (Johannesburg)
Reference information: REFS/056042
Salary information: R914 517 – R1 376 199 per annum, (all-inclusive package). 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 from the shortlisted candidates).

Requirements

16 requirements · official circular text

An Engineering Degree in Electrical (B Eng / BSC (Eng) or equivalent qualification.
A minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience in Engineering is required.
Must be a registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Competencies: Public Service Act of 1994.
Public Service Regulations, 2016.
PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
Provincial/Departmental SCM policies.
Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.
National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations.
Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations.
Health Act, Regulations and Guidelines.
National Environmental Management Act of 1998.
Engineering Profession Act of 2000.
Engineering design and analysis Programme and project management.
Computer-aided engineering

Duties

10 duties · official circular text

Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects.
Develop cost effective solutions according to standards.
Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to corporate new technology.
Develop tender specifications.
Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering works according to norms and standards and code of practice and approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards.
Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice.
Supervise the engineering work and process and administer performance management and development.
Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization.
Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration.
Monitor, control expenditure and service report on expenditure and service delivery.

Enquiries

Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za

Notes and Z83 guidance

In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118.
Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates).
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.
All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 29/152 : ENGINEER PRODUCTION: ELECTRICAL GRADE A-C REF NO: REFS/056042
Chief Directorate: Infrastructure Research, planning and Systems
SALARY : R914 517 – R1 376 199 per annum, (all-inclusive package). 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 from the shortlisted candidates).
CENTRE : Head Office (Johannesburg)
REQUIREMENTS : An Engineering Degree in Electrical (B Eng / BSC (Eng) or equivalent qualification. A minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience in
Engineering is required. Must be a registered as a Professional Engineer with
ECSA. Must have a valid driver’s license. Competencies: Public Service Act of
1994. Public Service Regulations, 2016. PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
Provincial/Departmental SCM policies. Government Immovable Asset
Management Act of 2007. National Building Standards Act of 1977 and
Regulations. Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations.
Health Act, Regulations and Guidelines. National Environmental Management
Act of 1998. Engineering Profession Act of 2000. Engineering design and analysis Programme and project management. Computer-aided engineering
applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Skills- Decision making, Team leadership, Analytical, Creativity, Self-management, Financial management,
Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer literacy
Conflict management, Problem solving, Research, Technical report writing and
Networking.
DUTIES : Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects. Develop cost effective solutions according to standards. Evaluate existing technical
manuals, standard drawings and procedures to corporate new technology.
Develop tender specifications. Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering works according to
norms and standards and code of practice and approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards. Ensure training and
development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and
code of practice. Supervise the engineering work and process and administer performance management and development. Manage resources and prepare
and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization. Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel
administration. Monitor, control expenditure and service report on expenditure and service delivery.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118