MECHANICAL ENGINEER (GRADE A-C)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Component: Health Infrastructure Delivery

Reference number: S.4/3/13/3
Salary: Grade A: R914 517 per annum, (OSD) Grade B: R1 030 296 per annum, (OSD) Grade C: R1 172 184 per annum, (OSD) (to be structured according to Individual needs), (The department will determine the salary package based on years of experience post professional registration)
Centre: Head Office – Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 14 August 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF level 07 as recognised by SAQA in Mechanical Engineering. 03-05 years post experience required in mechanical engineering. Compulsory valid registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Technical Competencies: Programme and project management. Engineering design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Computer-aided engineering applications. Technical report writing. Creating high performance culture. Professional judgment. Networking. Generic Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem solving and analysis; Client Orientation and Customer focus; Communication. Creativity. Computer skills. Planning and organizing. Negotiation skills.

Duties

Design new systems to solve practical mechanical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety: Plan, design, operate and maintain mechanical engineering projects. Develop cost effective solutions according to standards. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to in new technology. Develop tender specifications (mechanical), Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and practice. Approve mechanical engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards. Human capital development: Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice. Supervise the mechanical engineering work and processes, Administer performance management and development. Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization, ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration. Monitor and control expenditure. Report on expenditure and service delivery. Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on mechanical engineering technology to improve expertise, and Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on mechanical engineering-related matters.

Enquiries

Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627/7262.

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 30 July 2026.

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