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Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development

Engineering Technician Production: Civil/Structural

  • Head Office (Johannesburg)
  • Gauteng
  • R407k – R610k /yr
  • Engineering and Built Environment
Closing date
Monday, 9 November 2026 Closes today
Reference
REFS/048656
Source
DPSA · 23 Oct 2026

Requirements

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 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 StandardsAct 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 organising. Change management. Creativity.

Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Attributes: Teamwork.

Customer focus and responsiveness.

Duties

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.

How to apply

To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118

General note

Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates). The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s). The employment decision shall be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.

The Department is committed to promoting employment equity, including race, gender and disability representation, through the filling of this post(s). Accordingly, the transfer, promotion or appointment of candidates should contribute towards improving representativity and achieving the numerical targets set out in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. 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 4118/076 942 4090. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. 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.

All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

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