Candidate Engineering Technician (Civil) (X25 Posts)

Closing date: 28 Aug 2026
Department: KwaZulu-Natal - KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
Opportunity expired: Applications for this DPSA vacancy have closed on 28 Aug 2026. This page is kept live for reference and to help applicants find similar current opportunities.

Reference number: DOT 138/2026

Salary: R352 299 per annum, (OSD), plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Centre: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House

Requirements

A Senior Certificate/ National Certificate (Vocational) NQF level 4; plus An appropriate recognised National Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant
qualification: plus Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa as a “Candidate Engineering Technician”; plus A valid driver’s licence
(minimum code B).
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Project Management.
Knowledge of Technical design and analysis.
Knowledge of Research and Development.
Knowledge of computeraided engineering applications.
Knowledge of legal compliance.
Knowledge of Technical report writing.
Problem solving and analysis skills.
Decision making skills.
Team work skills.
Creativity skills.
Self-management skills.
Customer focus and responsiveness skills.
Communication skills.
Computer skills.
People management skills.
Planning and organizing skills.
Change management skills.

Duties

Render technical services under supervision.
Perform administrative and related functions.
Research and Development.

Enquiries

Ms SN Mngomezulu Tel No: (033) 355 8609

Applications

Applications/Address: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the
KZN online e-Recruitment system at http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres
(DOACs) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying for jobs on the
KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving your hardcopy application. You
can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at
http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Please note that applicants should only use
one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online
e-Recruitment system or submit a hardcopy application as directed.
Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to:
Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate,
Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be
hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi
Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.

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