ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN: OHS (GRADE A-C)

Job Overview

The Department of Education Infrastructure Delivery is seeking an Engineering Technician: OHS (Grade A-C) based at Head Office in Polokwane. Requirements include a Grade 12 certificate, an NQF Level 6 qualification in Engineering, three years of post-qualification technical experience, and compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician. Responsibilities involve rendering technical services, supporting engineers, ensuring statutory safety compliance, producing technical designs, performing administrative and research functions, and supervising personnel.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• Qualification at NQF Level 06 in Engineering as recognized by SAQA
• Three years post qualification experience in Technical environment required
• Compulsory registration with the ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician
• Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities
• Project management competencies
• Technical design and analysis knowledge
• Research and development capabilities
• Computer aided engineering applications proficiency
• Knowledge of legal compliance
• Technical report writing and consulting skills
• Generic competencies including decision making, teamwork, analytical skills, communication, computer literacy, planning and organizing, problem solving, change management, and people management

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Render technical services by assisting Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities
• Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology
• Produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority
• Perform administrative and related functions including providing inputs into the budgeting process
• Compile and submit reports as required
• Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan
• Develop, implement and maintain databases
• Supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets
• Conduct continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures
• Conduct research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters

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