Engineering Technician: OHS (Grade A–C)

 

👷 Engineering Technician: OHS (Grade A–C) – Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure

📍 Location: Head Office – Polokwane, Limpopo

💰 Salary:

• Grade A: R407 337 per annum (OSD)

• Grade B: R406 086 per annum (OSD)

• Grade C: R518 769 per annum (OSD, salary package determined based on years of experience post-professional registration)

  🕒 Job Type: Permanent

  📌 Sector: Occupational Health & Safety / Engineering / Education Infrastructure / Public Sector

  📑 Reference: S.4/3/15/8

  📁 Component: Education Infrastructure Delivery

  📅 Apply before: 25 September 2026 at 16h30

🏢 About the Employer – Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure (Limpopo)

The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is mandated to deliver, maintain, and manage provincial infrastructure, including schools and educational facilities across Limpopo. The department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and applications from women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

🎯 Purpose of the Role

The Engineering Technician: OHS provides technical engineering support, promotes Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) statutory compliance, assists with engineering designs, and oversees safety protocols across public school infrastructure delivery projects.

📝 Key Responsibilities

• Technical Services & OHS Enforcement: Assist Engineers and Technologists in field and office activities; enforce safety and OHS compliance in line with statutory and regulatory requirements on project sites.

• Design & Technical Evaluation: Produce technical designs and specifications; evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and engineering procedures to integrate new safety technologies.

• Administrative & Asset Governance: Provide inputs into the operational planning and budgeting process, compile technical reports, maintain project databases, and supervise technical personnel and departmental assets.

• Research & Continuous Professional Development: Conduct literature studies and technical research on emerging engineering safety technologies; maintain active professional development and liaise with professional engineering bodies.

✅ Job Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate.

• An NQF Level 06 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Engineering.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ post-qualification experience in a technical/engineering environment.

• Professional Registration: Mandatory active registration as a Professional Engineering Technician with ECSA.

• A valid driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities).

• Technical Competencies: OHS statutory compliance, project management, technical design and analysis, computer-aided engineering applications (CAD), technical report writing, and technical consulting.

• Generic Competencies: Problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, analytical skills, financial awareness, planning and organizing, and people management.

🌟 Company Values & Culture

Employees within the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure are expected to demonstrate:

• High standards of structural and site safety, zero harm, and strict regulatory compliance

• Professional integrity, quality control, and accountability in public spending

• Commitment to building safe and modern educational environments for Limpopo learners

📧 How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using the New Z83 form (2021 version) (obtainable from any Public Service Department or online at www.dpsa.gov.za). All fields in Part A, B, C, and D must be fully completed. Please ensure your Z83 is signed and clearly references Reference Number S.4/3/15/8.

Application Options:

• Option 1: Online via eRecruitment

  Submit online via erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za.

  Note for Online Applicants: When applying through the eRecruitment system, you MUST attach your completed Z83, detailed CV, and copies of your qualifications, ID, and valid driver’s license.

• Option 2: Physical Hand Delivery / Postal Submission (Head Office)

  If submitting physically or via post, submit only your completed Z83 form and detailed CV (copies of qualifications/ID will only be requested if shortlisted).

  • Hand Delivery: Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699.

  • Postal Address: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700.

📞 Enquiries

For position-related queries, please contact:

• Ms. Hanyane NP

• Mr. Moabelo MJ

• Ms. Motsai S

  ☎️ Tel No: (015) 284 7586 / 7627 / 7262

  
  

🌍 Why Join the Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure?

As an Engineering Technician for OHS in Education Infrastructure, you will play a key technical role in keeping public school construction sites safe, compliant, and constructed to the highest engineering standards.