CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST: MATERIALS LABORATORY
Department of Infrastructure · western cape · Department of Infrastructure
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Reference
- DOI 46/2026 R1
- Salary band
- R 958 776
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Infrastructure Location: Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government. Salary: Grade A: R958 776 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed). Requirements: Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification; Six years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist; A valid code B driving license. Competencies: Technical: Project management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Networking; Professional judgment; Knowledge of road construction materials and testing methods; Understanding of applicable standards and laboratory accreditation 212 systems; Materials data analysis and interpretation; Laboratory quality management. Generic: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Change management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer skills; Planning and organising; People management. Duties: Manage technological advisory services: Plan technological support to Engineers and associate professionals in the field; Ensure the adherence and promotion of safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures; and Develop, maintain and manage current technologies; Monitoring and evaluation of technological designs; Evaluate and monitor existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority; and Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying engineering principles; Manage administrative and related functions: Provide inputs into the budgeting process; Compile and submit reports as required; Provide and consolidate inputs to the technological/engineering operational plan; Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance databases; and Manage and supervise technological and related personnel and assets; Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise; To liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering- related matters. Application instructions: 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 Enquiries: Mr M Petersen Tel No: (021) 483 2216 Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and sig
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Requirements
- ✓Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification
- ✓Six years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience required
- ✓Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist
- ✓A valid code B driving license
- ✓Competencies: Technical: Project management
- ✓Technical design and analysis knowledge
- ✓Research and development
- ✓Computer-aided engineering applications
- ✓Knowledge of legal compliance
- ✓Technical report writing
Key responsibilities
- •Manage technological advisory services: Plan technological support to Engineers and associate professionals in the field
- •Ensure the adherence and promotion of safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
- •Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures
- •and Develop, maintain and manage current technologies
- •Monitoring and evaluation of technological designs
- •Evaluate and monitor existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology
- •Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority
- •and Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying engineering principles
- •Manage administrative and related functions: Provide inputs into the budgeting process
- •Compile and submit reports as required