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Engineering Technician (Mechanical Production Level): Health Infrastructure, Ref No. DOI 73/2026

Western Cape Government

Cape Town, Western Cape Posted 18 Sep 2026 Closes in 22 days

Overview

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance.

Requirements

  • National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or relevant qualification
  • Three years post qualification technical (Mechanical Engineering) experience
  • Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Engineering Technician
  • A valid driving license (Code B or higher)

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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

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