Jobs · Western Cape · North West Health and Wellness
Engineer Production Grade A to C (Mechanical)
Directorate: Infrastructure Planning
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Mechanical engineer post at Head Office, Cape Town, for designing, planning and overseeing building services in healthcare facilities. Suits registered professional engineers with ECSA registration.
- Main duties: develop and adapt functional and technical norms and standards, do feasibility studies, prepare specifications, design and fix mechanical installations, and oversee construction and commissioning.
- Must have: a 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or BScEng) and registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.
- Experience: Grade A needs at least 3 years of relevant experience after the degree. Grade B needs at least 14 years, and Grade C at least 26 years, after registration as a Professional Engineer.
- Other requirements: a valid driver's licence (Code B), willingness to travel within the Western Cape and sometimes nationally, and good English reports and communication skills.
- Based at Head Office, Cape Town. Salary ranges from R914 517 (Grade A) to R1 172 184 (Grade C) per year.
- No payment is needed to apply. Candidates without registration may apply but must show proof of ECSA application and fee payment by the interview day. Enquiries: Mr I Parker, Imran.Parker@westerncape.gov.za. No closing date is stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- An appropriate 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering (Beng/BScEng).
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the 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 BlEB) driver's license.
- 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.
- 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.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Mr I Parker, email: Imran.Parker@westerncape.gov.za
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- 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.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 260 · open the PDF
POST 36/321: ENGINEER PRODUCTION GRADE A TO C (MECHANICAL) Directorate: Infrastructure Planning 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.) CENTRE: Head Office, Cape Town REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering (Beng/BScEng). Registration with a professional council: Registration with the 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 BlEB) driver's license. 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. 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. ENQUIRIES: Mr I Parker, email: Imran.Parker@westerncape.gov.za NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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.