PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER HAS AN OPPORTUNITY IN PRODUCTION LEVEL: EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE, REFERENCE NO. DOI 24/2026/DGF
GROUNDSMAN NEEDED GROUNDS MAINTENANCE (ELSENBURG), REFERENCE NO: AGR
08/2026/DFG
SALARY :
R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (level 2)
CENTRE :
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS :
Basic Education NQF Level 1 to 2 (Grade 9 or higher).
Competencies: General knowledge of routine manual maintenance activities.
Skills required: Verbal communication skills and basic numeracy.
DUTIES :
Perform routine activities in respect of grounds to include but are not limited to:
Irrigation & watering of plants/lawn, weeding, pruning and trimming of plants,
cutting, seeding and transplanting of plants, mowing of lawns, disposing of
organic waste, dig up compost, digging, spraying, maintain flower beds and
edges; Perform general routine activities in respect of infrastructure which would
include the following but is not limited to: Maintaining road marking, painted
surfaces, canals, buildings etc., cleaning signs, light fittings, sweeping, mixing
and laying cement for walkways, driveways, unblocking of drains, empty and
clean waste collection bins, cleaning and maintenance of roads, pavements and
greenhouses; Perform general activities which would include but are not limited
to: Care for equipment e.g. Cleaning, oiling and sharpening, loading/offloading,
moving furniture, and minor repairs to furniture.
ENQUIRIES : Mr V Govender at (021) 808 5422.
APPLICATIONS :
To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages
maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly
indicated on the Z83 application form. To submit your application, there are 3
methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: Hand deliver
your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street
Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to
17:00pm); Or Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government
Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974, Or Email your application to,
westerncape@respond.co.za Clearly indicate the reference number of post in
email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS
Word or PDF).
NOTE :
Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies
will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months
of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful. NB: Applicants from
relevant local communities will receive preferences. The selection process will
be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER HAS AN OPPORTUNITY IN PRODUCTION LEVEL:
EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE, REFERENCE NO. DOI 24/2026/DGF
SALARY :
Grade A: R879 342 – R938 061 per annum
Grade B: R990 669 – R1 067 235 per annum
Grade C: R1 127 100 – R1 323 267 per annum (Salary will be determined based
on post registration experience as per OSD prescript).
CENTRE :
Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS :
An appropriate Mechanical 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 driving
licence.
Competencies:
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;
- Knowledge of public sector procurement;
- Technical report writing;
- Creating high performance culture;
- Professional judgement;
- Networking;
Generic:
- Decision making;
- Team leadership;
- Analytical skills;
- Creativity;
- Self-management;
- Financial Management;
- Customer focus and responsiveness;
- Communication;
- Proven computer literacy (MS Office);
- Planning and organising;
- Conflict Management;
- Problem solving and analysis;
- People Management;
- Change Management;
- Innovation;
- Willingness to travel on a regular basis;
- Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES :
- Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and 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 to incorporate
new technology; - Develop tender specifications;
- Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles
and according to norms and standards and code 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
sound engineering principles and code of practice; - Supervise the engineering work and processes;
- Administer performance management and development;
Office administration and budget planning:
- Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of 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:
- Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures;
- Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise;
- Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms T Potgieter at Tel No: (021) 483 4881
APPLICATIONS :
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your
application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or
https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST (PRODUCTION): EDUCATION
INFRASTRUCTURE REFERENCE NO. DOI 24/2025/DFG R2 (2 POSTS)
SALARY :
Grade A: R 453 576 – Grade C: R 690 237 per annum (OSD as prescribed).
CENTRE :
Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS :
- Bachelor of Technology in Architecture (B.Tech) or relevant qualification as
recognised by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession
(SACAP); - A minimum of three years post qualification Senior Architectural Technologist experience;
- Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Senior Architectural Technologist;
- A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
Competencies:
- Knowledge and experience in the following:
- Project management; Architectural planning;
- Research and development;
- Computeraided architectural applications;
- Legal compliance;
- Technical report writing;
- Networking;
- Professional judgement;
Skills needed:
- Problem solving and analysis;
- Decision making;
- Team leadership;
- Creativity;
- Self-management;
- Customer focus and responsiveness;
- Written and verbal communication;
- People management;
- Planning and organising;
- Change management;
- Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational;
- Proven computer literacy (MS Office).
DUTIES :
Provide technological advisory services:
- Support Architects and associates in site surveying,
- preparing measured drawings of existing buildings,
- collecting of practical information relating to the proposed project and prepare presentation
drawings and models of the design;
Perform administrative and related functions:
- Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports;
Research and development:
- Keep up with new technologies and procedures.
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Nugent at Daniel.Nugent@westerncape.gov.za
APPLICATIONS :
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your
application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or
https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co