Job Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/BScEng). Registration with a professional council: Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)as a Professional Engineer. Experience: 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. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel within the Western Cape, and occasionally, nationally. Competencies (knowledge/skills): 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.
Duties
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.
What is the Salary
Grade A: R914 517 per annum Grade B: R1 030 296 per annum Grade C: R1 172 184 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs)
Location
Head Office, Cape Town 204
How to Apply
Mr I Parker, email: Imran.Parker@westerncape.gov.za
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
5/29/2026
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Additional Information
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this