CHIEF ENGINEER: ELECTRICAL GRADE A

Department of Basic Education

Branch: Physical Resources Management (Infrastructure)

Reference number: LDOE 169/06/2026
Salary: R1 317 108 per annum, (all - inclusive package)
Centre: Head Office, Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

An engineering qualification (B Engineering / BSc in Engineering) at NQF level 07 as recognised by SAQA.A Government Certificate of Competency in Electrical Engineering as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng will serve as an added advantage. Six 6 years’ relevant experience post qualification. Valid Registration with professional Engineer - ECSA. Valid driver’s license except for people living with disabilities. Core & Process Competencies: People Management and Empowerment. Programme & Project Management. Financial Management. Change Management. Knowledge Management. Client orientation & Customer focus. Problem Solving & Analysis. Communication. Functional computer literacy. Knowledge & Skills A good understanding of all relevant legislation and construction industry contract is needed. Maintenance skills and knowledge. Thorough knowledge and experience related to electrical services to buildings. streets and area lighting as well as HT and LT reticulation systems. Knowledge of and experience in the implementation of the OHSA is highly recommended.

Duties

Provide electrical inputs and guidance which include all aspects of innovative and complex engineering applications for the development of infrastructure strategies. policies. system. norms. standards and signing off on electrical installations. Develop and maintain technical and functional norms and standards from an engineering perspective. Investigate proposal for innovative service delivery mechanisms and undertake feasibility studies. Compile electrical briefing documentation and specifications. Provide inputs to the determination of the Construction Procurement strategy the User Asset Management Plan and the Infrastructure Programme Management Plan. Investigate electrical engineering Installations and oversee commissioning of electrical engineering installations.

Where to send your application

Quoting the relevant references `applications should be forwarded to the relevant District Capricorn North, The District Director Capricorn North Education District Private Bag X9711, Polokwane, 0700. Cnr Blaauwberg & Yster Street Ladanna, Polokwane. Capricorn South: The District Director Capricorn South Education District Private Bag X03cChueniespoort, 0745. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. The District Director Sekhukhune South: Education District, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Mogalakwena Education District: The District Director, Private Bag X601, Mahwelereng, 0626. 805 Rufus Seakamela Street, Mahwelereng. 0626. Mopani East Education District: Private Bag X578, Giyani, 0826. Old Parliament Building, Giyani. Mopani West The District Director: Mopani West Education District, Private Bag X4032, Tzaneen, 0850. 27 Peace Street, Prosperitas Building, Tzaneen, 0850. Sekhukhune East The Acting District Director: Sekhukhune East Education District, Private Bag X9041, Burgersfort, 1150. 83 Aloe Street, Stand No 2314, Ext 4 Aloeridge West, Burgersfort, 1150. Sekhukhune South Education District: The District Director, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Vhembe East The Acting District Director: Vhembe East Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Makwarela Old Parliament Building. Vhembe West The District Director: Vhembe West Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Block D Old Parliament Building, Thohoyandou. Waterberg The Acting District Director: Waterberg Education District, Private Bag X1040, Modimolle, 051084. Limpopo Street, NTK Building, Modimolle, 0510. Applications submitted via e-Recruitment system through the link a https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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