Engineering Technician (Mechanical Production Level): Health Infrastructure

About the role

The Department of Infrastructure (Western Cape) is hiring an Engineering Technician (Mechanical Production Level): Health Infrastructure, based in Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R407,337 – R435,066 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 73/2026 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or relevant qualification, 3 years post-qualification technical (Mechanical 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
• Legal compliance
• Technical report writing
• Technical consulting
• Generic: Problem solving and analysis
• Decision making
• Teamwork
• Creativity
• Customer focus and responsiveness
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Computer skills
• People management
• Planning and organising
• Change management