CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADE A

Job Overview

A permanent Control Engineering Technician Grade A position is available at Frere Tertiary Hospital, Buffalo City Metro within the Department of Health. Candidates must hold a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, have six years of post-qualification technical experience, and compulsory ECSA registration as a professional engineering technician. The role involves managing technical services, engineering management, project coordination, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Salary ranges from R573 552 to R656 298 per annum under the OSD.

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate
• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or relevant qualification
• Six (6) years post qualification technical experience
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional engineering technician
• Valid driver’s license
• Proven performance in engineering management is essential
• Project management, Technical design and analysis knowledge
• Research and development
• Computer-aided engineering applications (PLC)
• Knowledge of legal compliance
• Technical report writing and consulting skills
• Problem solving, decision making, teamwork, and communication skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities
• Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology
• Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorise/make recommendations for approval
• Handle multiple projects and multi-disciplinary consulting and contracting teams
• Manage administrative functions, provide input into the budget process, and compile required reports
• Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of databases
• Manage, supervise and control technically related personnel and assets
• Diagnose and solve complex problems, apply solutions and design techniques
• Effective development and implementation of policies, procedures and strategies regarding engineering building issues

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