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Chief Engineer Grade A

Department

Department of Health

Location

OR Tambo District, Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital

Salary

R1 137 108 – R1 505 797 per annum, (an all-inclusive package), (OSD). Basic salary consists of 70% or 75% of total package, salary package will be structured according to Middle Management Service gui

Closing date

23 Oct 2026

Reference number

ECHEALTH/ARP/NTSG/CENG/NMAH/01/10/2026

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number ECHEALTH/ARP/NTSG/CENG/NMAH/01/10/2026.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 23 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.

Fill my Z83 for this job Check my fit (CV)Official circular PDF

Requirements

National Senior Certificate, Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B Eng/BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification. Six (6) years post qualification experience required as a registered professional Engineer. Compulsory registration with ECSA as Professional Engineer. Statutory Certification: Valid Government Certificate of Competency (GCC Factories) is highly mandatory for plants exceeding 3000 kW / 10000 kVA. Competencies: Programme and project management, Engineering design and analysis knowledge, Research and development, Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, Creating high performance culture, Professional judgment, Networking. Strategic capability and leadership, Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Team leadership, Creativity, Financial Management, Customer focus and Responsiveness, Communication, Computer skills, People Ma

Duties

Statutory Compliance: Formally accept the written GMR 2.1 appointment to oversee all machinery maintenance and safety requirements as per the OHS Act regulations and standards. Engineering Governance: Enforce occupational health and safety standards, lead incident investigations, conduct safety risk audits, and liaise with the Department of Employment and Labour inspectors. Maintenance & Asset Management: Develop, manage, and audit preventive, corrective, and predictive engineering maintenance systems to maximise plant and equipment uptime. Budgetary & Project Control: Control Capex and operational budgets, manage site services, maintenance projects and coordinate Maintenance & Repair shutdowns. People Leadership: Supervise technical staff, manage workplace discipline, and monitor performance and development.

Enquiries

Ms Calaza Tel No: (047) 502 4469

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 36 of 2026.