ENGINEER PRODUCTION: ELECTRICAL

The Department of Infrastructure Development, Health Infrastructure and Technical Portfolio Service, is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Production Engineer to join their dedicated team in Johannesburg.

About the Opportunity

This is a challenging and rewarding full-time permanent position for a professional dedicated to public service infrastructure development. There is one (1) post available.

• Reference Number: refs/022712
• Directorate: Health Infrastructure and Technical Portfolio Service
• Location: Johannesburg (Head Office), Gauteng
• Salary: R 879,342.00 – R 1,323,267.00 per annum (All-inclusive Package). This package comprises a basic salary (70%) and a flexible portion (30%) structured in accordance with applicable rules, which includes the state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The final offer will be based on recognized experience after obtaining professional registration.

Key Responsibilities

As an Electrical Production Engineer, your primary duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, designing, operating, and maintaining various engineering projects.
• Developing and implementing cost-effective solutions in strict adherence to relevant standards.
• Evaluating existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to integrate new technologies.
• Developing comprehensive tender specifications for infrastructure projects.
• Ensuring that all planning and design work, whether conducted internally or by external parties, meets sound engineering principles, norms, standards, and codes of practice.
• Approving engineering works in line with prescribed norms and standards.
• Contributing to the training and development of technicians, technologists, and candidate engineers to foster skills transfer and adherence to sound engineering practices.
• Supervising engineering work processes and administering performance management and development.
• Effectively managing resources, including preparing and consolidating inputs for optimal resource utilization.
• Ensuring strict adherence to regulations and procedures governing procurement and personnel administration.
• Monitoring and controlling expenditure, and providing regular reports on financial performance and service delivery.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualifications: An Engineering degree (B Eng / BSc (Eng)) in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of post-qualification experience in Engineering is essential.
• Professional Registration: Must be registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license is mandatory.

Who Should Apply?

In alignment with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department is committed to promoting representivity (based on race, gender, and disability) within the Public Service through its recruitment processes.

Application Process

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please follow these instructions carefully:

1. Apply Online: Submit your application exclusively through the Gauteng Provincial Government Jobs Portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/ViewJob.aspx?u=nSruPul5LzMu+tONXCNnsg==
2. Z83 Form: Utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form, as issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration (in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016). Ensure all fields on the Z83 form are accurately completed and signed.
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV): A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be attached to your application.
4. Disqualification: Failure to attach both the fully completed and signed Z83 form and your comprehensive CV will result in the disqualification of your application.
5. Shortlisted Candidates: Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications (not older than six months), identity document, and a valid driver’s license (where driving is an inherent requirement of the job).

General Enquiries: For any general enquiries related to the application process, please contact Human Resources on 076 521 4118.

Enquiries Specific to the Role: For detailed questions about the Electrical Production Engineer position, please contact Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 942 4090 or 076 521 4118.

Important Notes

• Foreign qualifications must be officially evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before submission.
• The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, individual acknowledgements will not be sent. If you do not receive a response within three (3) months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.