Professional Electrical Engineer (Production Level): Engineering Services

About the role

The Department of Infrastructure (Western Cape) is hiring a Professional Electrical Engineer (Production Level): Engineering Services, based in Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R879,342 – R938,061 a year. 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 Reference number to quote: DOI 66/2025 R3 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety: Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects, Develop cost effective solutions according to standards, Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology, Develop tender specifications, Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice, and Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards, Human capital development: 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 processes, and Administer performance management and development, Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation, Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration, Monitor and control expenditure, and Report on expenditure and service delivery, Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures, Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise, and Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering Degree (B Eng/BSc (Eng) or relevant qualification, 3 years post qualification engineering experience required, Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer, A valid code B driving licence.
• Competencies:
• Working knowledge of the following: Programme and project management
• Engineering design and analysis
• Research and development
• Computer-aided engineering applications
• Knowledge of legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment
• Technical report writing
• Creating high-performance culture
• Professional judgement
• Networking
• Skills in the following:
• Decision making
• Team leadership
• Analytical skills
• Creativity
• Self-management
• Financial management
• Customer focus and responsiveness
• Communication
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Planning and organising
• Conflict management
• Problem solving and analysis
• People Management
• Change Management
• Innovation