Engineering Technician Production Grade A to C (Electrical)
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Engineering Technician Production Grade A to C (Electrical) in Engineering and Technical Services. This is a permanent post, paying R407,337 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 20 November 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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, builtenvironment legislation, regulations, standards and prescripts within the healthcare environment.
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.