
Electrical Engineer/Technician
Salary or stipendR605 742 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of service benefits) 72
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries And The Environment is looking for a Electrical Engineer/Technician. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/132, page 71
- Reference number
- OC32/2026 (Approximately Fifteen Months Contract)
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Centre
- Marion Island
What you will need
- Be competent in plant maintenance, power generation, diagnostics and repairs with proven fault-finding capabilities.
- The incumbent has to be familiar with good workshop practices, correct use of basic workshop tools and an understanding of current work, health and safety policies.
- The incumbent must be computer literate, have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
Experience
National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or relevant comparable qualification (NQF6) as recognised by SAQA with a minimum of five years post trade / qualification experience. Preferably have hands-on experience in facility management. It would be an advantage if there is experience with maintenance management plans as well as all the services that would be found in facilities like hotels or hospitals.
Skills and competencies
- The incumbent must be computer literate, have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
Key responsibilities
- The incumbent will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, fault-finding on and repairs of all the electrical equipment of Marion Base and associated buildings and field huts, including the power generators, forklift, air- conditioning-, refrigeration, water reticulation and waste water systems.
- All electrical work will have to be done by this person.
- Operate cargo handling equipment.
- The incumbent will report to the team leader and will be part of the technical team, led by the technical team leader that has to perform any additional base related technical functions.
- Prepare monthly and annual reports, do stock-takes to order spares and equipment and do other common “non-technical” duties performed by expedition members.
Additional details
- Grade: National
How to apply
- Enquiries: Mr Willem Boshoff
- Telephone: (021) 493 7379
Please note
- The incumbent will execute duties at a Sub/Antarctic Base and adhere to the health, safety and environmental

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