Ref No: DPWI 04/09/2026

In brief

**Overview** This document outlines the details for an Engineering Technologist role (Ref No: DPWI 05/09/2026) within the Eastern Cape Department Of Public Works & Infrastructure. It provides a summary of the responsibilities, required qualifications, and skills expected for the position, based directly on the original job advertisement. **What you will do** * **Engineering design and analysis effectiveness:** * Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory. * Co-ordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology. * Pioneer new engineering services and management methods. * **Maintain engineering operational effectiveness:** * Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems, and resources. * Set engineering maintenance standards, specifications, and service levels according to organisational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. * Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect engineering services for the attainment of organisational objectives. * **Governance:** * Allocate, control, monitor, and report on all resources. * Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements. * Provide technical consulting services for the operation on engineering-related matters to minimize possible engineering risks. * Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives, e.g., short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements, and return on investment. * Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives. * **Financial Management:** * Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services. * Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives. * Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects. * Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organizational principles. * Allocate, control, and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. * **People Management:** * Manage the development, motivation, and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure a competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organisational needs and requirements. * Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * National Senior Certificate. * Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification. * Three (3) years’ post-qualification Engineering Technologist experience. * A valid driver's license. * Compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineer Technologist. * **Knowledge and Skills:** * Strategic capability and leadership * Problem-solving and analysis * Decision-making * Team leadership * Creativity * Financial management * Customer focus and responsiveness * Communication * Computer skills * People management * Planning and organising * Conflict management * Negotiation skills * Change management * **Competencies:** * Programme and project management * Engineering, legal and operational compliance * Engineering operational communication * Process knowledge and skills * Maintenance skills and knowledge * Mobile equipment operating skills * Engineering design and analysis knowledge * Research and development * Computer-aided engineering applications * Creating high-performance culture * Technical consulting * Engineering and professional judgement **Who should apply** Candidates should be qualified Engineering Technologists holding a National Senior Certificate and a Bachelor of Technology in Engineering or a relevant qualification, with at least three years of post-qualification experience. Essential requirements include a valid driver's license and compulsory registration with ECSA. The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic, problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills, along with a comprehensive understanding of financial management, engineering design, operational effectiveness, governance, and people management within an engineering context. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/eastern-cape-department-of-public-works-infrastructure-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-dpwi-05-09-2026 Source: govpage

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