Director: Infrastructure Maintenance and Technical Support

About the role

The Department of Health (Limpopo) is hiring a Director: Infrastructure Maintenance and Technical Support, based in Provincial Office [Polokwane]. This is a permanent post, paying R1,317,384 a year. How to apply: The circular of advertised vacant posts will be posted on the following websites: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/, www.ldoh.gov.za, www.dpsa.gov.za and Provincial Department social media. Applicants must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/ Closing date: 06 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and manage the maintenance and technical support services component of all health facilities and infrastructure.
• Manage the provision of professional engineering services and provide support to the chief directorate and health facilities.
• Provide oversight management of maintenance and technical services provided at all health facilities.
• Manage the acquisition and deployment of maintenance resources Co-operate and work collaboratively with the directors, middle managers, professionals, technical and administrative support staff in the chief directorate in terms of infrastructure and maintenance planning and delivery, the health care services community at large in the provincial, district and facility maintenance teams.
• Manage healthcare infrastructure risk and quality improvement programmes.
• Manage compliance with the provisions of the occupational Health and Safety Act [OHS] related to equipment and effective municipal waste management.
• Set the visionary and strategic direction of the directorate, support and compliance to the health care service delivery imperative and legal prescripts.
• Manage the human, physical and financial resources of the directorate.
• ENQUIR IES: General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Ms Hlokoa RE Tel No: (015) 293 6406, Ms Mompei MM Tel No: (015) 293 6126/Ms Sebake RL Tel No: (015) 293 6426, Ms Sebola MF Tel No: (015) 293 6002 and Ms Mothiba JT Tel No: (015) 293 6329 during office hours.

Requirements

• Qualifications and.
• Competencies:
• A National Senior Certificate /Grade 12 /Matric plus an appropriate Degree in Civil/Structural or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• At least six [6] years’ post qualification experience
• Five [5] years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in infrastructure maintenance
• Training programmes undertaken and successfully completed in Project Management or Health Facilities Management, or Maintenance Management Plus experience in health engineering and or health infrastructure maintenance or a similar complex environment will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office Software.
• Valid driver’s license except for people with disabilities.
• The successful applicant must be prepared to travel extensively throughout the province and work longer hours.
• Main Role: The incumbent of this post will report to the Chief Director: Infrastructure Development and Technical Support Services and will be responsible for the provision of the effective and efficient management of the maintenance of the entire spectrum of Health Facilities, other infrastructure and the related technical support services that sustain an enabling environment for healthcare delivery in a cost-effective manner.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: The ideal candidate must have: the ability to understand and apply the Provincial IDMS, guide and operate within all applicable legislation, policies, frameworks and instruction notes.
• The ability to understand the health services plan of the Department and specifically the requirements for maintenance, engineering and related support services and provide support to the chief directorate and health facilities.
• The ability to understand and apply international and national engineering, municipal waste management the occupational health and safety standards.
• The ability to understand and interpret specifications for engineering & technical services and application of the knowledge for procurement processes.
• The ability to plan and manage a diverse portfolio of projects and programmes.
• The ability to undertake a risk analysis and undertake a risk mitigation strategy.
• The ability to prepare reports, submissions and presentations the ability to motivate staff, develop competencies and promote a culture of excellence.
• The ability to meet strict project deadlines – preparation of documentation, report writing, chairing and minute taking of site meetings.
• Manage people.
• Manage finances.