Professional Electrical Engineer (production Level): Engineering Services

In brief

**Overview** This role, identified as DOI 66/2025 R3, is for a Professional Electrical Engineer within the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure. The position involves designing new systems, managing engineering projects, overseeing human capital development, handling office administration and budget planning, and engaging in continuous research and development. Salary will be determined based on post-registration experience, ranging across Grade A, B, and C levels. **What you will do** * Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges, improve efficiency, and enhance safety. * Plan, design, operate, and maintain engineering projects. * Develop cost-effective solutions according to standards. * Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures for incorporating new technology. * Develop tender specifications. * Ensure planning and design by others adhere to sound engineering principles, norms, standards, and codes of practice. * Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards. * **Human capital development:** Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists, and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to engineering principles and codes of practice. * Supervise engineering work and processes. * Administer performance management and development. * **Office administration and budget planning:** Manage resources, prepare, and consolidate inputs for resource utilisation. * Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration. * Monitor and control expenditure. * Report on expenditure and service delivery. * **Research and development:** Engage in continuous professional development to stay updated with new technologies and procedures. * Conduct research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise. * Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Electrical Engineering Degree (B Eng/BSc (Eng) or relevant qualification). * Three years post qualification engineering experience required. * Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer. * A valid code B driving licence. * **Working knowledge of the following:** Programme and project management; Engineering design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Technical report writing; Creating high-performance culture; Professional judgement; Networking. * **Skills in the following:** Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and organising; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People Management; Change Management; Innovation. **Who should apply** An Electrical Engineer holding a B Eng/BSc (Eng) or relevant qualification, with a minimum of three years post-qualification engineering experience. Candidates must be compulsorily registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer and possess a valid code B driving licence. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and skills in project management, engineering design, research, technical reporting, leadership, financial management, communication, and problem-solving, capable of managing complex engineering projects and developing human capital. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-infrastructure-vacancies-circular-35-of-2026#spani-ref-doi-66-2025-r3 Source: govpage

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