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Job Title Engineering Technician (Production Level): Materials Laboratory, Ref No. DOI 141/2023 R1
Department Department of Infrastructure
Salary level OSD
Enquiries Mr M Hendrickse 021 483 3107
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town, CBD and Oudtshoorn

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

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician Or have submitted with ECSA for Professional registration as a Engineering Technician. (Proof of payment to be submitted with application) and compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician will then be applicable within 6 months from appointment ; A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (engineering) experience. A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

Recommendation None.

Key Performance Areas Render technical services: 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; Research and development: 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.

Competencies
Technical support in pavement and geotechnical design for roads; Acquisition of road infrastructure materials; Research pertaining to new products, specifications and test methods; Technical support services in respect of material quality control and management for road and bridge construction; As-built and standard specifications; Laboratory software management systems; Material mix designs, review and approval; Management and operation of an appropriate and accredited quality management system; Service on national technical committees for material specifications, standard test methods and laboratory proficiency schemes; Research of new products, standard test methods and specification requirements; Knowledge of legal compliance; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication skills; Computer skills and literacy; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational skills; Good verbal and written communication skills.

Remuneration
Grade A: R 371 253- R 396 522 per annum; Grade B: R 419 325-R 449 079 per annum; Grade C: R 472 812- R 556 080 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed).

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