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Mechanical Engineer (Grade A-C) Ref No: S.4/3/13/3

Department of Public Works, Roads And Infrastructure
Head Office – Polokwane, LimpopoGrade A: R914 517 per annum, (OSD) Grade B: R1 030 296 per annum, (OSD) Grade C: R1 172 184 per annum, (OSD) (to be structured according to Individual needs), (The department will determine the salary package based on years of experience post professional registration)EngineeringCloses 14 August 2026

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POST 25/427 : MECHANICAL ENGINEER (GRADE A-C) REF NO: S.4/3/13/3

SALARY : Grade A: R914 517 per annum, (OSD)

Grade B: R1 030 296 per annum, (OSD)

Grade C: R1 172 184 per annum, (OSD)

(to be structured according to Individual needs), (The department will

determine the salary package based on years of experience post professional

registration)

CENTRE : Head Office – Polokwane

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF level 07 as recognised

by SAQA in Mechanical Engineering. 03-05 years post experience required in

mechanical engineering. Compulsory valid registration with ECSA as a

Professional Engineer. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants

with disabilities. Technical Competencies: Programme and project

management. Engineering design and analysis knowledge. Research and

development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal

compliance. Computer-aided engineering applications. Technical report

writing. Creating high performance culture. Professional judgment. Networking.

Generic Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; People

Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management;

Financial Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management;

Service Delivery Innovation; Problem solving and analysis; Client Orientation

and Customer focus; Communication. Creativity. Computer skills. Planning and

organizing. Negotiation skills

DUTIES : Design new systems to solve practical mechanical engineering challenges and

improve efficiency and enhance safety: Plan, design, operate and maintain

mechanical engineering projects. Develop cost effective solutions according to

standards. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and

procedures to in new technology. Develop tender specifications (mechanical),

Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done

according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and

standards and practice. Approve mechanical engineering works according to

prescribed norms and standards. Human capital development: 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 mechanical engineering work

and processes, Administer performance management and development. Office

administration and budget planning: Manage resources and prepare and

consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization, ensure adherence

to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration.

Monitor and control expenditure. Report on expenditure and service delivery.

Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up

with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on

mechanical engineering technology to improve expertise, and Liaise with

relevant bodies/councils on mechanical engineering-related matters.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284

7586/7627/7262.

Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF level 07 as recognised by SAQA in Mechanical Engineering. 03-05 years post experience required in mechanical engineering. Compulsory valid registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Technical Competencies: Programme and project management. Engineering design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Computer-aided engineering applications. Technical report writing. Creating high performance culture. Professional judgment. Networking. Generic Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem solving and analysis; Client Orientation and Customer focus; Communication. Creativity. Computer skills. Planning and organizing. Negotiation skills

Duties

Design new systems to solve practical mechanical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety: Plan, design, operate and maintain mechanical engineering projects. Develop cost effective solutions according to standards. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to in new technology. Develop tender specifications (mechanical), Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and practice. Approve mechanical engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards. Human capital development: 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 mechanical engineering work and processes, Administer performance management and development. Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization, ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration. Monitor and control expenditure. Report on expenditure and service delivery. Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on mechanical engineering technology to improve expertise, and Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on mechanical engineering-related matters.