Engineering Technician (Mechanical Production Level): Health Infrastructure, Ref No. DOI 73/2026 at Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or relevant qualification; Three years post qualification technical (Mechanical Engineering) experience; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Engineering Technician; A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• 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 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; 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; Liaise with relevant stakeholders on engineering related matters.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Technical: Project Management; Technical design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting;
• Generic: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (written and verbal); Computer skills; People management; Planning and organising; Change management; People management.