ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST: INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EDUCATION FACILITIES AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R471 720 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Bhisho:
Ref No: DPWI 04/09/2026
Ref No: DPWI 05/09/2026
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech)
or relevant qualification with three (3) years’ post-qualification Engineering
Technologist experience required. 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, and
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.
DUTIES : 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, Pioneering
of 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 b 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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr.T. Matiso at 066 489 6117/Ms S. Zazini Tel No: (040) 602 4236 / Mr L
Maliti Tel No: (040) 602 4272
e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, RECREATION, ARTS AND CULTURE
APPLICATIONS: Applicants must be submitted via one of the following options: directing to a
specific relevant Centre:
Head Office: Qonce Enquiries – Ms. S. Mpafa Tel: 043 492 1405 / Mrs. R. E.
Swartbooi Tel: 043 492 0949 / Mr. M. Cezula 043 492 1400 / Ms. S.
Cetywayo 043 492 0936 Hand deliver to: No. 5 Eales Street, Wilton Zimasile
Mkwayi Building, Qonce, 5605
OR Tambo District: Attention Mr. S. Stuma / Ms. T. Mngoma Tel: 047 495
0853 Hand deliver to: Human Resource Management, 49 Victoria Street,
Mthatha Reference Library, Mthatha 5099.
Amathole District: Enquiries Mr. B. Mbangatha / Mr. M. Mboniswa Tel: 043
492 1838 /1839Hand deliver to: No 16 Commissioner Street, Old Elco
Building, Ku-Gompo City, 5201.
Amathole Museum: Qonce Enquiries. Ms. S. Cakata – 043 642 4506
(Qonce) Hand deliver to Corner of Alexandra & Albert Roads, Qonce.
East London Museum: Ku-Gompo City Enquiries. G. Morcom / S. Lamati –
043 743 0686 – EL Museum (Ku-Gompo City) Hand deliver to 319 Oxford
Street, Belgravia, Ku-Gompo City.Bayworld Museum: Gqeberha Enquiries. V. Ketelo – 041 584 0650 –
Bayworld Museum (Gqeberha) Hand deliver to Beach Road & Brookes Hill
Drive, Humewood, Gqeberha.
Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. A. Phanya: 045 492
0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani Hospital.
Nelson Mandela District: Attention Mr. S. Javu / Ms. T. Bosman / Ms. A.
Dyalvane: 041 492 1288 / 1232 / 1230 Hand deliver to: 66 Corporate Place,
Ring Road, Greenacres, Newton Park, Gqeberha.
Alfred Nzo District: Attention Mr M.B. Gugwana / Ms. T. Ntsevu: 039 492
0297 Hand deliver to: No 67 Church Street Mt Ayliff.
Sarah Baartman District: Attention Ms. N. Qumza / Ms. N. Sandi: 046 492
0223 / 0228 Hand deliver to: Registry, 1st floor, Corner African and Milner
Street, Makanda.
Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. O. Ngambu-Mabandla:
045 492 0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo
Building, Komani Hospital.
Joe Gqabi District: Attention Mr. P. Masepe / Ms. Ninifie / Ms. Fiki: 051 492
4806 Hand deliver to: No. 02 Cole Street, Maletswai.
Through the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://
ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za
The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59
on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an
email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your
issue to: recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this
email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as
lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours:
(08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries
to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, e-Mailed,
Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted.
CLOSING DATE : 23 October 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be
considered.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective
from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83
immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to
submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application
but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
NB: 83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants
who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be
disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before
the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job
Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work
experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does
reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to
submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a
copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent
Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to
submit all the required documents will disqualify the application.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not
been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this
advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check
(criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check,
qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All
shortlisted candidates, including the SMS 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 Panel
will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency
Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of
Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be
subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will
be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be
testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS
competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a
probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the
Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment
Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender.
The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the
applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so
doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and
People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their
applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in
automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate
has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be
submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme Note:
Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs
(transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection
assessment/s and interviews. Due to austerity measures, the Department will
not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for
candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews.