Engineer Production Grade A to C (Mechanical)
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Engineer Production Grade A to C (Mechanical) in Infrastructure Planning, based in Head Office, Cape Town. This is a permanent post, paying R914,517 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of compliance with the requirements, including the academic qualification, as prescribed by the relevant professional council for registration in the applicable professional category; proof of application for registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.” Appointment is subject to compulsory (actual) registration within six (6) calendar months after appointment.
Responsibilities
- Development, interpretation and customisation of functional and technical norms and standards Investigate proposals for innovative service delivery mechanisms and undertake feasibility studies, Compile briefing documentation and specifications, Investigate mechanical engineering installations and equipment, undertake design work and implement corrective measures, where necessary, Oversee implementation (construction) and commissioning of mechanical engineering installations, Research/literature studies to keep up with new technologies and procedures including interaction with professional Councils/Boards.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering (Beng/BScEng).
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.
- Experience: Grade A: At least 3 years appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the relevant qualification e.g. B Eng/BSc (Eng.).
- Grade B: At least 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration as a Professional Engineer.
- Grade C: At least 26 years appropriate/recognisable after registration as a Professional Engineer.
- Inherent requirement of the job:
- Valid (Code BlEB) driver's license
- Willingness to travel within the Western Cape, and occasionally, nationally
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Computer literacy (MS Office) Experience in designing building services engineering systems (air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, medical gas, fire reticulation, vertical transportation) for healthcare facilities
- Experience in and understanding the design and construction of complex buildings (e.g. Hospitals)
- Proven experience with feasibility studies in terms of life cycle costing of mechanical elements, green building technologies, technical specifications and commissioning principles for both Capital and Maintenance projects.
- Understand how to interpret existing and develop new Functional and Technical Norms and Standards.
- Knowledge of risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies.
- Knowledge and experience in terms of fire regulations and vertical transportation systems.
- Experience in the preparation of reports, submissions and presentations in English.
- Sound interpersonal and good verbal and written communication skills.