Electrical Engineering Technician (PRODUCTION Level)

Overview

Render technical engineering services for the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure, assisting engineers and promoting safety in field and workshop activities.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or relevant qualification;
• Three years relevant post qualification technical (Engineering) experience;
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician;
• A valid code B driving licence.
• Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project Management knowledge and experience: Technical design and analysis knowledge;
• Research and development;
• Computer-aided engineering;
• AutoCAD drawing;
• Knowledge of legal compliance;
• Technical report writing;
• Technical consulting;
• Generic: Problem solving and analysis;
• Decision making;
• Team work;. Creativity;
• Customer focus and responsiveness;. Communication;
• Computer skills;
• People Management;
• Planning and Organising;
• Change Management;
• Good analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Computer literacy (MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Duties

• 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 review and or 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 and 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 and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.

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

Enquiries: Mr E Du Plooy Tel No: (021) 483 8261

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS