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Engineering Technician (Production Level): Plant Management, (Bellville)Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government
Closes Monday 30 November 2026
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Engineering technician job in plant management with the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure. Suits people with a national diploma, ECSA registration and three years of engineering experience.
- Job: Engineering Technician (Production Level) in Plant Management, Bellville, Ref DOI 10/2025 R2.
- Salary: Grade A, R407 337 to R435 066 per year. The exact salary depends on post-registration experience under the OSD rules.
- Must have: a National Diploma in Mechatronic or Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant qualification, plus three years of technical engineering experience after qualifying.
- Must have: compulsory ECSA registration as an Engineering Technician and a valid driving licence (Code B or higher).
- Main duties: assist engineers in the field, workshop and office, promote safety, prepare technical designs and reports, and supervise technical staff and assets.
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Requirements
- National Diploma in Megatronic / Mechanical Engineering or relevant qualification;
- Three years post qualification technical (Engineering) experience;
- Compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician;
- A valid driving license (Code B or higher).
- Competencies:
- Knowledge of the following:
- Technical:
- Project Management;
- Technical design and analysis;
- Research and development;
- Computer-aided engineering applications;
- AutoCAD drawing;
- Legal compliance;
- Technical report writing;
- Technical consulting;
- Generic:
- Problem solving and analysis;
- Decision making;
- Team work;
- Creativity;
- Customer focus and responsiveness;
- Communication (written and verbal);
- Computer skills;
- People Management;
- Planning and Organising;
- Change Management;
- Good analytical.
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 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;
- 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;
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders on engineering related matters.
How to apply
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
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Enquiries
Mr M Subailey Tel No: (021) 959 7700
Notes from the department
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
- Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
- 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.
- Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- 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.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 216 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/253: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): PLANT MANAGEMENT, (BELLVILLE) REF NO: DOI 10/2025 R2 SALARY: Grade A: R407 337 - R435 066 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 Megatronic / Mechanical Engineering or relevant qualification; Three years post qualification technical (Engineering) experience; Compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician; A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project Management; Technical design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; AutoCAD drawing; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Generic: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (written and verbal); Computer skills; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical. 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 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; 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; Liaise with relevant stakeholders on engineering related matters. ENQUIRIES: Mr M Subailey Tel No: (021) 959 7700 APPLICATIONS: 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