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Control Engineering Technician (Mechanical) Grade A Ref

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Cape Town, Western Cape Control Engineering Technician (Mechanical) Grade A Posted 19 Apr 2026 Closing date

Overview

The Control Engineering Technician (Mechanical) will be responsible for monitoring and controlling the implementation of the maintenance policy, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment, promoting safety regulations, and ensuring the optimal performance and timely maintenance of the vehicle fleet and other related equipment. The candidate must possess strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work individually and within a team. To apply for this position, please ensure you fill out the new Z83 form and submit it as per the application instructions provided in the official DPSA circular.

Requirements

  • National Diploma (NQF6) in Engineering or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA
  • Compulsory registration with the ECSA as an Engineering technician
  • 6 years’ post qualification experience required
  • The incumbent must have knowledge of the following
  • Mechanical Installations and principles HR practice & procedures
  • Administrative procedures
  • Financial management
  • Project management
  • Personnel management The incumbent must have the following skills & competencies
  • Sound organising and pl anning skills
  • Good communication skills, operate a computer, compiling performance reports, Leadership, facilitation, creativity The following personal attributes are required
  • honesty, ability to work long hours voluntarily, ability to gather and 47 analyse information, ability to develop and apply policies, ability to work individually and in team, good interpersonal relations skills, creativity, ability to work under pressure and ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict

Responsibilities

  • The candidate will be responsible to monitor and control the implementation of the maintenance policy
  • Troubleshoot and repair problems on the Mechanical equipment and facilities
  • Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

[email protected] Applications: Cape Town: Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to No 63 Strand Street, Cape Town

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Mr W Boshoff Tel No: (021) 493 7379

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