Job Description

Closing Date

2025/05/26

Reference Number

WCG250425-2

Tracking Number

DOI 66/2025

Job Title

Professional Electrical Engineer (Production level): Engineering Services, Ref No. DOI 66/2025

Department

Department of Infrastructure

Salary level

OSD

Enquiries

Ms C Skillicorn at (021) 483 4605

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

CBD - Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide expert electrical engineering services for the Directorate Programme/ Project Infrastructure Delivery: General within Chief Directorate: General Infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate Electrical Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant qualification; Three years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Planning for success (Initiative, planning and execution); Serving proudly together (Communications, management of human resources and quality of work); Financial sustainability and accountability (Acceptance of responsibility and management of financial resources); Knowledge management for effective service delivery (Technical skills).

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Contract documentation and administration; Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and regulations; National Building Regulations and all relevant built environment legislation; Decision-making and team leadership; Financial Management; Programme and Project Management; Built environment experience especially regarding electrical engineering design and analysis in the construction of office and general buildings and facilities; Computer-aided design of buildings and services; Design of different electrical systems; Knowledge of access control and CCTV Camera systems; Knowledge of legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Knowledge of procurement processes; Proven computer literacy (MS Office/Projects/Revit/ AutoCAD, Communication (written and verbal) skills; People Management skills; Technical report writing skills; Leadership, communication, organising skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Conflict management; Able to work in a team.

Remuneration

Grade A: R 879 342 - R 938 061 per annum; Grade B: R 990 669 - R 1 067 235 per annum; Grade C: R 1 127 100 - R 1 323 267 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript).

Note on remuneration: 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.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. 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.