Physical and engineering science technicians, all other, include those who assist scientists and engineers engaged in developing procedures or conducting research on safety, biomedical, environmental or industrial and production engineering.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Physical and engineering science technicians not elsewhere classified - from R12 408 to R41 538 per month - 2025.
- A Physical and engineering science technicians not elsewhere classified typically earns between R12 408 and R25 075 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R15 123 and R31 425 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Collecting data and providing technical assistance regarding: efficient, safe and economic utilization of personnel, material and equipment; methods of work and sequence of operations and supervision of their implementation; and efficient layout of plant or establishment
- Aiding in the identification of potential hazards and introducing safety procedures and devices
- Modifying and testing equipment and devices used in the prevention, control and remediation of environmental pollution, in site remediation and land reclamation
- Assisting in the development of environmental pollution remediation devices under the direction of an engineer
- Assisting engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment
