SALARY : Grade A: R718 059 – R766 278 per.annum. (OSD)Grade B: R809 631 – R872 220 per.annum. (OSD)
Grade C: R925 734 – R1 090 458 per.annum. (OSD) Depending on
qualifications and experience
CENTRE : Nkangala District, Emalahleni (Witbank)
REQUIREMENTS : A university degree in Engineering. Registration with ECSA as a Professional
Engineer: Civil / structural Engineer. Valid drivers’ licence. Computer literacy.
Relevant Experience: Appropriate experience, three (3) Years’ experience post
qualification. Knowledge: PFMA/Treasury Regulations/Practice Notes /
Instructions / Circulars. Provincial / Departmental Supply Chain Management
Policies. National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations.
Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations. Government
Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. Health Act and Regulations, Act
61 of 2003. Engineering Profession Act of 2000.
DUTIES : Development, interpretation and customisation of functional and technical
norms and standards from an engineering perspective. 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. Monitor that planning and design completed through
insourced engineering services is done according to sound engineering
principles and according to norms and standards 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. Maintain mechanical engineering norms & standards. Investigate
proposals for innovative service delivery mechanisms and undertake feasibility
studies. 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. Compile briefing documentation and
specifications from an engineering perspective. 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. Determine
mechanical engineering performance based standards. Develop mechanical
engineering standard data sheets and drawings. Provide mechanical
engineering inputs to Project Execution Plan v 1. Provide mechanical
engineering inputs to Project Execution Plans v 2 – 7. Determine requirements
for built environment document management system from Mechanical
Engineering perspective. Investigate mechanical engineering installations and
equipment, undertake design work and implement corrective measures, where
necessary. Prepare reports on mechanical engineering investigations.
Determine mechanical engineering proposals and design work for solutions,
where necessary. Prepare reports on effectiveness of corrective measures.
Oversee implementation [construction] and commissioning of mechanical
engineering installations. Provide mechanical engineering inputs to implement
projects successfully. Provide mechanical engineering professional and
technical advice in the form of verbal and written advice, reports, calculations,
specifications and drawings. Research/literature studies to keep up with new
technologies, viability and feasibility of the geographical information
management options for the Department including interaction with relevant
professional development boards/councils. Study professional journals and
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publications to stay abreast of new developments. 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. Update the Infrastructure
comprehensive planning framework of Department in terms of research
findings, new technology and changes in the institutional environment. Interact
with relevant Professional Bodies / Councils
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Glory Mokone Tel No: (013) 766 3340
Ms. Dolly Khoza Tel No: (013) 766 3087
Mr. Michael Mlangeni Tel No: (013) 766 3753
Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384
Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103
Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207
Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339 and
IT related queries: Mr. Sydney Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3077 / 3004
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za.
