Control Engineering Technologist: Materials Laboratory, Ref No. DOI 46/2026 R1 at Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification; Six years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist; A valid code B driving license.

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• Manage technological advisory services: Plan technological support to Engineers and associate professionals in the field; Ensure the adherence and promotion of safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures; and Develop, maintain and manage current technologies; Monitoring and evaluation of technological designs; Evaluate and monitor existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology;
• Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority; and Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying engineering principles; Manage administrative and related functions: Provide inputs into the budgeting process; Compile and submit reports as required; Provide and consolidate inputs to the technological/engineering operational plan;
• Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance databases; and Manage and supervise technological and related personnel and assets; Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise; To liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters. 

Competencies

• Technical: Project management; Technical designand analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Networking; Professional judgment; Knowledge of road construction materials and testing methods; Understanding of applicable standards and laboratory accreditation systems; Materials data analysis and interpretation; Laboratory quality management.
• Generic: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Change management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer skills; Planning and organising; People management.