This vacancy has closed. It closed on 31 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER: ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICES
Department of Health
- Reference number
- ECHEALTH/ME-ETS/HO/HFRG/01/07B/2025
- Salary
- Grade A: R914 517 - R975 582 per annum (OSD), an all-inclusive package Grade B: R1 030 296 - R1 109 925 per annum (OSD), an all-inclusive package Grade C: R1 172 184 - R1 376 199 per annum (OSD), an all-inclusive package
- Centre
- Head Office, Bhisho
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 31 July 2026
- Circular
- No 25 of 2026
Requirements
National Senior Certificate, Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B Eng/BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification coupled with three (3) years’ post qualification experience. Compulsory registration with ECSA as Professional Engineer (Mechanical). A valid Driver’s licence. Computer literate.
Duties
To perform final review and approvals of audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory. Research the needs of the relevant health institutions. Co-ordinate designs efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology. Pioneering of new engineering services and management methods. Manage the execution of maintenance strategy 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. Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources. Compile risks logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements. Provide technical consulting services for the operation on engineering related matters to minimise possible engineering risks. Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives. Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedure.
Where to send your application
Applicants must apply for this post by using e-Recruitment system https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/
Enquiries
Ms N. Gwarube Tel No: (040) 608 1188 For e-Recruitment Enquiries: RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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