Engineering Technician (Production Level): Materials Laboratory, Ref No. DOI 141/2023 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified individual to provide technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician Or have submitted with ECSA for Professional registration as a Engineering Technician. (Proof of payment to be submitted with application) and compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician will then be applicable within 6 months from appointment ; A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (engineering) experience. A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

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    

• Technical support in pavement and geotechnical design for roads; Acquisition of road infrastructure materials; Research pertaining to new products, specifications and test methods; Technical support services in respect of material quality control and management for road and bridge construction; As-built and standard specifications; Laboratory software management systems; Material mix designs, review and approval; Management and operation of an appropriate and accredited quality management system; Service on national technical committees for material specifications, standard test methods and laboratory proficiency schemes; Research of new products, standard test methods and specification requirements; Knowledge of legal compliance; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication skills; Computer skills and literacy; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational skills; Good verbal and written communication skills.