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Engineer Production Grade A to C (Mechanical)
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: HO77/2026
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Head Office, Cape Town, Directorate: Infrastructure Planning
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| An appropriate 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/BScEng). |
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| 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. |
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| 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 is advantageous. Experience in the preparation of reports, submissions and presentations in English. Sound interpersonal and good verbal and written communication skills. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Mr I Parker, email: Imran.Parker@westerncape.gov.za |
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| Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)as a Professional Engineer. |
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| Valid (Code B/EB) driver's licence. Willingness to travel within the Western Cape, and occasionally, nationally. |
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Remuneration:
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Grade A: R 914 517 per annum, Grade B: R 1 030 296 per annum, Grade C: R 1 172 184 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
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Starting Date:
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5/15/2026 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
- available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
- bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
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This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
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Closing date: 5/29/2026 12:00:00 AM
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