Engineering Technician Production: Civil/Structural

About the role

The Department of Infrastructure Development (Gauteng) is hiring an Engineering Technician Production: Civil/Structural in Engineering Services, based in Head Office (Johannesburg). This is a permanent post, paying R407,337 – R610,131 a year. How to apply: To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za Reference number to quote: REFS/048656 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority.
• Provide inputs 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.
• Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
• Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise.
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.

Requirements

• National Diploma:
• Civil/Structural Engineering or relevant qualification
• At least 3 years post qualification technical experience
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician
• A valid driver’s licence
• 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 design and analysis
• Programme and project management
• Computer-aided engineering applications
• Knowledge of legal compliance
• Technical design and analysis knowledge
• Skills- Project management
• Technical report writing
• Communication
• Computer
• People management
• Planning and organising
• Change management
• Creativity
• Problem solving and analysis
• Attributes:
• Teamwork
• Customer focus and responsiveness