Minimum RequirementsAn 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).
RecommendationNone.
Key Performance AreasRender 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.
CompetenciesTechnical 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.
RemunerationGrade A: R - R per annum; Grade B: R -R per annum; Grade C: R - R per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed).
Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, th 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.
NotesShortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.
These candidates will be required to 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.
