CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A REF NO: ECHEALTH/ARP/NTSG/CENG/ NMAH/01/10/2026

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 guidelines.
CENTRE : OR Tambo District, Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital
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 Management, Planning and
Organising, Conflict Management, Negotiation skills, Change management.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Public Service Act, PFMA, and the OHS
Act. Strong engineering risk evaluation, root cause analysis, and strategic
logic. Exceptional technical report writing and professional communication
skills. A valid Driver’s licence. Computer literate.
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
APPLICATIONS : Alternatively, applications can be submitted electronically via email to:
Nozidumo.Calaza@echealth.gov.za