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CHIEF ENGINEER: MECHANICAL: ENGINEERING SERVICES (GRADE A- B)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH • Provincial Office (Polokwane) • Ref: POST 36/109

Salary

Grade A: R1 266 450.per annum Grade B: R1 532 466.per annum

Requirements

    Qualifications and Competencies: An appropriate Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA. Six [6] years’ experience. Experience in a health care environment or an environment of similar complex will be an added advantage. A valid drivers’ license. Inherent requirements of the job: Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Virtual meeting platforms literacy. The successful applicant must be prepared to travel extensively throughout the province and work longer hours. Main Role: To perform and manage all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications and provide strategic direction in the process. The ideal candidate must have: the ability to understand and apply the Provincial IDMS, guide and operate within all applicable legislation, policies, frameworks and instruction notes.

Duties

    Key Performance Areas: Undertake engineering designs. Perform final review and approvals of audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory. Manage the execution of maintenance strategies through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources. Set engineering maintenance standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct or redirect engineering services for the attainment of organizational objectives. Provide effective engineering and project management services. Load project documents and update information on the data management system. Manage compliance with OHS and related legislation. Undertake research. Manage people and budgets.

Enquiries

about the advertised posts should be directed to Ms Mompei MM at Tel No: 015 293 6126 /Ms Sebake RL at 015 293 6426, Ms Sebola MF at 015 293 6002 and Ms Mothiba JT during office hours.

How to Apply

The applications should be submitted on the website: www.ldoh.gov.za

Source: PSV CIRCULAR 37 OF 2025 • Posted: 2025-10-12 • Closing: 2025-10-24