Job Description

Closing Date

2025/05/26

Reference Number

WCG250422-3

Tracking Number

DOI 89/2024 R2

Job Title

Professional Engineer (Production Level): Electrical, Ref No. DOI 89/2024 R2

Department

Department of Infrastructure

Salary level

OSD

Enquiries

Mr Kevin Kameri at (021) 483 5362

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

CBD - Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure has a career opportunity for a suitably qualified Engineer to provide expert Electrical Engineering services to ensure effective, efficient and economical solutions and standards that comply to legislation, regulations and standards.

Minimum Requirements

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

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety: co-ordinate tender procedures, undertake project leading and investigations, report on and plan the maintenance of electrical engineering works, supervise technical personnel, ensure training and development of staff, implement legal requirements and standards, verify documentation, compiled by other professional disciplines, monitor and control expenditure and report on expenditure and service delivery, continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety: - plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects, develop cost effective solutions according to standards, evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology, ensure thorough evaluation that planning and design by others are done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice, approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards. Human capital development: ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice, supervise the engineering work and processes, administer performance management and development. Office administration and budget planning: manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization, ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration, monitor and control expenditure, report on expenditure and service delivery. Research and development: Continuous professional, development to keep up with new technologies and procedures, research/literature studies one engineering technology to improve expertise, liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Design of Health Engineering Services (Lighting designs, power reticulation and distribution MV and LV, Power generation-PV and generators, PA and Evacuation systems, fire detection systems, nurse call systems, BMS, CCTV and security systems), Built Environment especially regarding engineering design and analysis in the construction of Health Facilities, computer support design of building and services, programme and project management, legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment, SANS Regulations and all relevant built environment legislation, contract documentation and administration, Act/regulations of Occupation Health & Safety (OHS- Act), National Building Regulations. Skills needed: research and development, technical report writing, decision making, analytical, team leadership and financial management, Proven computer literacy (MS Office).

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: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to servicebenefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. 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 to attend interviews on a date and time as determined bythe department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. 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 to16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. 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.