11 May 2026 Western Cape Government Closing 24 May 2026

Engineering Technologist: Electrical (Production Level)

Government, Public Service

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification
  • Three years post qualification Engineering Technologist (Electrical) experience
  • Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist; A valid code B driving license.
  • Knowledge of the following: Project management
  • Technical design and analysis knowledge
  • Research and development
  • Computer-aided engineering applications
  • Legal compliance
  • Technical report writing
  • Technical consulting
  • Networking
  • Professional judgment
  • Skills needed: Decision making
  • Team leadership
  • Creativity
  • Change management
  • Financial management
  • Customer focus and responsiveness
  • Communication (written and verbal)
  • Computer skills
  • Planning and organising
  • People management. Problem solving and analysis.
  • Grade A: R 471 720 - Grace C: R 717 846 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript)
  • Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc.
  • MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed.
  • Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
  • 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 Recommendation None.
  • None.
  • Remuneration Grade A: R 471 720 - Grace C: R 717 846 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript)
  • 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.
  • Provide technological advisory services: Support Engineers, Technicians and associates in field, workshop and office activities
  • Promote safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology
  • Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures
  • Develop, maintain and manage current technologies; and Identify and optimize technical solutions by

Responsibilities

  • Provide technological advisory services: Support Engineers, Technicians and associates in field, workshop and office activities
  • Promote safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology
  • Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures
  • Develop, maintain and manage current technologies; and Identify and optimize technical solutions by
How to apply