Electrical Production Engineer Vacancy at the Department of Infrastructure Development (2026 Guide)

Requirements:

• Educational Qualification: An Engineering degree (B Eng / BSc (Eng)) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in Engineering.
• Registration: Must be registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa).
• Driver’s Licence: Must have a valid driver’s licence.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of:
  • Public Service Act of 1994
  • Public Service Regulations, 2016
  • PFMA (Public Finance Management Act) and Treasury Regulations
  • Provincial/Departmental SCM (Supply Chain Management) policies
  • Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007
  • National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations
  • Health Act, Regulations, and Guidelines
  • National Environmental Management Act of 1998
  • Engineering Profession Act of 2000
  • Engineering design and analysis
  • Programme and project management
  • Computer-aided engineering applications
• Skills in:
  • Legal compliance
  • Decision-making
  • Team leadership
  • Analytical thinking
  • Creativity
  • Self-management
  • Financial management
  • Customer focus and responsiveness
  • Communication
  • Computer literacy
  • Conflict management
  • Problem-solving
  • Research
  • Technical report writing
  • Networking

Duties:

• Plan, design, operate, and maintain engineering projects: Overseeing the lifecycle of engineering projects from conception through to completion, ensuring they meet operational requirements.
• Develop cost-effective solutions: Creating solutions that are financially viable and meet the required standards, aiming to optimize resources and materials.
• Evaluate and incorporate new technology: Reviewing existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology and improve existing processes.
• Develop tender specifications: Preparing detailed specifications for tenders to ensure clear communication of project requirements to potential contractors.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards: Evaluating plans and designs by others to ensure they adhere to established norms, standards, and codes of practice. Approving engineering works that meet these criteria.
• Supervise and train engineering staff: Overseeing the work of technicians, technologists, and candidate engineers, providing training and development opportunities to ensure skill and knowledge transfer. Promoting adherence to sound engineering principles and practices.
• Administer performance management and development: Managing the performance of staff, ensuring objectives are met, and providing opportunities for professional development.
• Manage resources: Preparing and consolidating inputs for resource utilization, including budgeting and allocation of materials, to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Ensure adherence to procurement and personnel regulations: Following established procedures for procurement and personnel administration to maintain compliance with legal and organizational standards.
• Monitor and control expenditure: Overseeing budgetary allocations, monitoring expenditure, and reporting on financial performance and service delivery to ensure projects remain within budget and meet delivery timelines.