Engineer Production: Mechanical Refs No: Refs/048655

About the role

The Department of Infrastructure Development (Gauteng) is hiring an Engineer Production: Mechanical Refs No: Refs/048655 in Health Infrastructure and Technical Portfolio Services Sub-Directorate: Portfolio Technical Services, based in Head Office (Johannesburg). This is a permanent post, paying R914,517 – R1,376,199. How to apply: To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za Reference numbers to quote: S, S/048655 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects.
• Develop cost effective solutions according to standards.
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
• Develop tender specifications.
• Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice.
• Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards.
• 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 engineering work and processes.
• Administer performance management and development.
• Keep up with new technologies and procedures.
• Research on engineering technology to improve expertise.
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.
• Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for facilitation of resource utilisation.
• Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration.
• Monitor and control expenditure.
• Report on delivery expenditure and service.

Requirements

• An Engineering Degree in Mechanical (B Eng/BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification.
• At least 3 years’ post qualification experience in Engineering is required.
• Must be a registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Competencies:
• Public Service Act of 1994.Public Service Regulations, 2016.PFMA and Treasury Regulations
• Provincial/Departmental SCM policies
• Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations
• Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations
• Health Act, Regulations and Guidelines
• National Environmental Management Act of 1998.Engineering Profession Act of 2000
• Engineering design and analysis Programme and project management
• Computer-aided engineering applications
• Knowledge of legal compliance
• Skills- Decision making, Team leadership, Analytical, Creativity, Self-management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer literacy Conflict management, Problem solving, Research, Technical report writing and Networking.