This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
SENIOR SPECIALIST: ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Department of Employment and Labour
- Reference number
- HR4/26/07/02HO
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive)
- Centre
- Head Office, Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 24 July 2026
- Circular
- No 24 of 2026
Requirements
A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in Mechanical Engineering /Electrical Engineering. A Valid driver’s license. Five (5) years’ experience at the middle/senior Managerial level in Occupational Health and Safety Services. Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act and Regulations, OHS Act and Regulations, COIDA, UIA, UI Contribution Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act. Skills: Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Service Delivery Innovation (SDI), Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication, Knowledge Management, Planning and organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal Problem solving and Analysis, Interviewing, listening and observation, Presentation.
Duties
Develop and implement strategies, Policies and Guidelines on Electrical and Mechanical Engineering for the Department of Employment and Labour. Provide Guidance and participate in the conducting of complex inspections for Electrical and Mechanical as per OHS prescripts. Conduct technical research on latest trends of Occupational Health and Safety in terms of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Provide support for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal proceedings. Oversee the registration of Electrical and Mechanical regulations entities. Manage the resources and monitor performance of staff within the Directorate.
Where to send your application
Chief Director: Human Resources Management: Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street. Email: Email: Jobs- HQ28@labour.gov.za OTHER POSTS
Enquiries
Ms M Ruiters Tel No: (012) 309 4407
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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