DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Infrastructure

Control Engineering Technologist: Materials Laboratory

Salary or stipendGrade A: R958 776 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed).

The Department of Infrastructure is looking for a Control Engineering Technologist: Materials Laboratory. This is a permanent role based in Western Cape.

Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government.Applications close 9 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/302, page 215

Reference number
DOI 46/2026 R1
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Western Cape
Closing date
9 November 2026
Centre
Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government.

What you will need

  • Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification
  • Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist
  • A valid code B driving licence.
  • Competencies: Technical: Project management
  • Technical design and analysis knowledge
  • Research and development
  • Computer-aided engineering applications
  • Knowledge of legal compliance
  • Technical report writing
  • Technical consulting
  • Networking
  • Professional judgment
  • Knowledge of road construction materials and testing methods
  • Understanding of applicable standards and laboratory accreditation systems
  • Materials data analysis and interpretation
  • Laboratory quality management.
  • Generic: Problem solving and analysis
  • Decision making
  • Team leadership
  • Creativity
  • Change management
  • Financial management
  • Customer focus and responsiveness
  • Communication
  • Computer skills
  • Planning and organising
  • People management.

Experience

Six years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience required

Professional registration

Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist

Skills and competencies

  • Competencies: Technical: Project management
  • Computer skills

Key responsibilities

  • Manage technological advisory services: Plan technological support to Engineers and associate professionals in the field
  • Ensure the adherence and promotion of safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures
  • and Develop, maintain and manage current technologies
  • Monitoring and evaluation of technological designs
  • Evaluate and monitor existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology
  • Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority
  • and Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying engineering principles
  • Manage administrative and related functions: Provide inputs into the budgeting process
  • Compile and submit reports as required
  • Provide and consolidate inputs to the technological/engineering operational plan
  • Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance databases
  • and Manage and supervise technological and related personnel and assets
  • Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures
  • Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise
  • To liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

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

  • Application method: Online
  • Enquiries: Mr M Petersen
  • Telephone: (021) 483 2216

Please note

  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
  • Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
  • All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
  • One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
  • The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department by applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment

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