MECHANICAL ENGINEER: PLANNING DIRECTORATE REFERENCE NO:
ECHEALTH/ME-PD/HO/HFRG/07/12/2025
SALARY : Grade A: R879 342 – R938 061 per annum (OSD), an all-inclusive package
Grade B: R 990 669 – R1 067 235 per annum (OSD), an all-inclusive package
Grade C: R1 127 100 – R1 323 267 per annum (OSD), an all-inclusive package
CENTRE : Head Office, Bhisho
REQUIREMENTS :
National Senior Certificate, an NQF level 7 qualification in Engineering (B
Eng/BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification coupled with three (3) years’
experience post qualification as registered professional Engineer. Compulsory
registration with ECSA as professional Engineer (Mechanical). A valid Drivers
licence. Computer literate.
DUTIES :
To provide inputs to technical and functional norms and standards from an
engineering perspective to be issued in terms of the Provincial Health Facilities
Guidelines. Monitor that infrastructure projects implemented by Implementing
Agent(s) comply with approved engineering functional and technical norms and
standards and that the planning and design are according to sound engineering
principles and code of practice. Update functional and technical norms and
standards updated based on learning generated through Post Project and Post
Occupancy Evaluation (POE) exercises. Prepare reports stating the
advisability, desirability, impact and legality of proposals for innovative service
delivery mechanisms.
Undertake feasibility studies and prepare reports
detailing service impact, financial impact, infrastructure impact, constraints,
alternatives and attainability. Develop cost effective solutions according to
standards. Prepare technical specifications. Apply mechanical design
principles. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and
procedures to incorporate new technology in specifications. Undertake
preliminary costing per installation. Develop mechanical engineering standard
data sheets and drawings. Provide mechanical engineering inputs to Project
Execution Plan v.1. Prepare reports on mechanical engineering investigations.
Determine mechanical engineering proposals and design work for solutions
where necessary. Provide mechanical engineering professional and technical
advice in the form of verbal and written advice reports, calculations,
specifications and drawings. Monitor and study the health sector, legal
frameworks, standards changes and policy frameworks. Engage in relevant
continuous professional development activities (tools and techniques) as
prescribed and /or required.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N. Gwarube Tel No: (040) 608 1180
For e-Recruitment enquiries, email to:
RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
MECHANICAL ENGINEER: ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICES REFERENCE NO: ECHEALTH/ME-ETS/HO/HFRG/08/12/2025
SALARY : Grade A: R879 342 – R938 061 per annum (OSD), an all-inclusive package
Grade B: R990 669 – R1 067 235 per annum (OSD), an all-inclusive package
Grade C: R1 127 100 – R1 323 267 per annum (OSD), an all-inclusive package
CENTRE : Head Office, Bhisho
REQUIREMENTS :
National Senior Certificate, an NQF level 7 qualification in Engineering (B
Eng/BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA coupled with
three (3) years’ experience post qualification as registered professional
Engineer (Mechanical). Compulsory registration with ECSA as professional
Engineer. A valid Drivers licence. Computer literate.
DUTIES :
To perform final review and approvals of audits on new engineering designs
according to design principles or theory. Research the needs of the relevant
health institutions. Co-ordinate designs efforts and integration across
disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology. Pioneering
of new engineering services and management methods. Manage the execution
of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures,
systems and resources. Set engineering maintenance standards,
specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to
ensure optimum operational availability. Allocate, control, monitor and repot on
all resources. Compile risks logs and manage significant risk according to
sound risk management practice and organizational requirements.
Provide technical consulting services for the operation on engineering related matters
to minimise possible engineering risks. Manage the operational capital project
portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to
organizational needs and objectives. Facilitate the compilation of innovation
proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles.
Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and
procedure.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N. Gwarube Tel No: (040) 608 1180
For e-Recruitment enquiries, email to: RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za