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POST 07/235 : PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): EDUCATION

🏒 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT πŸ“ Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government. ⏳ Closes: 23 Mar 2026 β›” Closed 🧾 Post: 07/235 # Ref: . DOI 24/2026
Closed
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 23 Mar 2026.

Key details

Salary
R879 342 - β€’ per annum
Centre
Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government.
Reference
. DOI 24/2026
Closing date
23 Mar 2026

Job Highlight

Overview
Join the Western Cape Government to design and manage innovative mechanical engineering projects that improve safety and efficiency in education infrastructure.

Requirements

Competencies

  • Knowledge of the following: Programme and Project Management
  • Engineering design and analysis
  • Research and development
  • Computer-aided engineering applications
  • Knowledge of legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment
  • Knowledge of public sector procurement
  • Technical report writing
  • Creating high performance culture
  • Professional judgement
  • Networking
  • Generic: Decision making
  • Team leadership
  • Analytical skills
  • Creativity
  • Self-management
  • Financial Management
  • Customer focus and responsiveness
  • Communication
  • Proven computer literacy (MS Office)
  • Planning and organising
  • Conflict Management
  • Problem solving and analysis
  • People Management
  • Change Management
  • Innovation
  • Willingness to travel on a regular basis
  • Ability to work under pressure.

Duties

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; Develop tender specifications; Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is 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 utilisation; 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 on engineering technology to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.


How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

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