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Engineering Technician Production Grade A to C (Electrical)Professional Engineering Services (Location on the Karl Bremer Hospital estate)
Directorate: Engineering and Technical Services
Closes Friday 20 November 2026 at 17:00
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Electrical engineering technician post (Grades A to C) for work on healthcare engineering infrastructure. Suits registered electrical technicians with a National Diploma and ECSA registration.
- Duties include compiling specifications and tender documents, and managing projects from start to close-out.
- Must have an appropriate National Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) or equivalent, and registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician (Electrical).
- Experience required: Grade A needs 3 years after qualifying; Grade B needs at least 14 years; Grade C needs at least 26 years.
- Salary ranges from R407 337 (Grade A) to R518 769 (Grade C) per year.
- Based at the Karl Bremer Hospital estate, with travel throughout the Western Cape Province, often at short notice.
- No payment is required to apply. A practical or competency test may be part of shortlisting or interviews, and appointment depends on security, qualification, criminal record and employment checks.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- An appropriate National Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) or equivalent, Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician (Electrical).
- Experience:
- Grade A:
- 3-years post qualification experience.
- Grade B:
- At least 14 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the qualification.
- Grade C:
- At least 26 years’ appropriate/ recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the qualification.
- Inherent requirement of the job:
- Willing to work overtime, stay away and travel throughout the Western Cape Province, often at short notice.
- Willing to assist in other institutions and directorates.
- Physically fit and able to inspect buildings and related engineering infrastructure and machinery.
- Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Knowledge in the compilation of specifications and tender documentation.
- Contracts and quality management skills.
- Knowledge of risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies and prioritisation.
- Conversant with OHSA and regulations pertaining to Electrical and Electronic installations.
- Conversant with legal compliance such as SANS 10142-1, SANS 60439, SANS 10139, etc.
- Conversant with NEC contracts especially the Short-, Term service- and Framework agreement forms of contracts.
- Computer literate (MS Word.
- Auto CAD and Excel).
- Knowledge and experience in computer aided design of engineering infrastructure in the health care environment.
- Sound interpersonal and good verbal and written communication skills.
Duties
- Compile specifications and tender documentation within prescribed timeframes.
- Manage and deliver projects from inception through to completion and close-out.
- Liaise with stakeholders regarding project requirements, information, progress and deliverables.
- Ensure continuity of maintenance schedules by prioritising work in accordance with operational requirements.
- Ensure that engineering infrastructure, plant and equipment comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and its relevant regulation, built-environment legislation, regulations, standards and prescripts within the healthcare environment.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr N Oosthuizen Tel No: (021) 830-3781
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- A practical/ competency test may form part of the shortlisting and/or interview process, a full job description is available upon request.
- Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.
- As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 199 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/223: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A TO C (ELECTRICAL) Directorate: Engineering and Technical Services SALARY: Grade A: R407 337 per annum Grade B: R460 086 per annum Grade C: R518 769 per annum CENTRE: Professional Engineering Services (Location on the Karl Bremer Hospital estate) REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) or equivalent, Registration with a professional council: Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician (Electrical). Experience: Grade A: 3-years post qualification experience. Grade B: At least 14 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the qualification. Grade C: At least 26 years’ appropriate/ recognisable experience in the area after obtaining the qualification. Inherent requirement of the job: Willing to work overtime, stay away and travel throughout the Western Cape Province, often at short notice. Willing to assist in other institutions and directorates. Physically fit and able to inspect buildings and related engineering infrastructure and machinery. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge in the compilation of specifications and tender documentation. Contracts and quality management skills. Knowledge of risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies and prioritisation. Conversant with OHSA and regulations pertaining to Electrical and Electronic installations. Conversant with legal compliance such as SANS 10142-1, SANS 60439, SANS 10139, etc. Conversant with NEC contracts especially the Short-, Term service- and Framework agreement forms of contracts. Computer literate (MS Word. Auto CAD and Excel). Knowledge and experience in computer aided design of engineering infrastructure in the health care environment. Sound interpersonal and good verbal and written communication skills. DUTIES: Compile specifications and tender documentation within prescribed timeframes. Manage and deliver projects from inception through to completion and close-out. Liaise with stakeholders regarding project requirements, information, progress and deliverables. Ensure continuity of maintenance schedules by prioritising work in accordance with operational requirements. Ensure that engineering infrastructure, plant and equipment comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and its relevant regulation, built-environment legislation, regulations, standards and prescripts within the healthcare environment. ENQUIRIES: Mr N Oosthuizen Tel No: (021) 830-3781 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. A practical/ competency test may form part of the shortlisting and/or interview process, a full job description is available upon request. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.