Engineering Technician Production: Civil/Structural

In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118.

Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

National Diploma: Civil/Structural Engineering or relevant qualification. A minimum of 3 years post qualification technical experience. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician.

A valid driver’s license. 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. 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 organizing. Change management. Creativity.

Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. ATTRIBUTES- Teamwork.

Customer focus and responsiveness

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.

Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto 076 521 4118