Mechanical Engineer (Production) Grade A: Maintenance
Overview
Provide inputs to technical and functional norms and standards from an engineering perspective to be issued in terms of the Provincial Health Facilities Guidelines. Monitor that infrastructure projects implemented by Implementing Agent[s] comply with approved engineering functional and technical norms and standards and that the planning and design are according to sound engineering principles and code of practice.
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus (NQF Level 7) in Engineering as recognized by SAQA
- A minimum (3) years’ experience post qualification
- Current registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer: Mechanical Engineer (2026)
- A valid driver’s licence
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge: PFMA / Treasury Regulations / Practice Notes / Instructions / Circulars
- Provincial / Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies
- National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations
- Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations
- Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007
- Health Act and Regulations
- Engineering Profession Act of 2000
Responsibilities
- Provide inputs to technical and functional norms and standards from an engineering perspective to be issued in terms of the Provincial Health Facilities Guidelines
- Monitor that infrastructure projects implemented by Implementing Agent[s] comply with approved engineering functional and technical norms and standards and that the planning and design are according to sound engineering principles and code of practice
- Monitor that planning and design completed through insourced engineering services is done acco rding to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice
- Update functional and technical norms and standards updated based on learning generated through Post Project and Post Occupancy Evaluation [POE] exercises
- Mai ntain mechanical engineering norms & standards
- Prepare reports stating the advisability, desirability, impact and legality of proposals for innovative service delivery mechanisms
- Undertake feasibility studies and prepare reports detailing service impact, financial impact, infrastructure impact, constraints, alternatives and attainability
- Develop cost effective solutions according to standards
- Prepare reports on mechanical engineering investigations
- Determine mechanical engineering proposals and design work for solutions, where necessary
- Prepare reports on effectiveness of corrective measures
- Provide mechanical engineering inputs to implement projects successfully
- Provide mechanical engineering professional and technical advice in the form of verbal and written advice, reports, calculations, specifications and drawings
How to apply
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
Enquiries
Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, Ms. Samukelisiwe Mgwenya Tel No: (013) 766 3540 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
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