About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Chief Engineer Grade A to join their team at the Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, located in the beautiful O.R. Tambo District. This role is critical in ensuring the safety and functionality of engineering systems that support the hospital’s operations, ultimately impacting the quality of healthcare provided to the community. By overseeing machinery maintenance and safety compliance, the Chief Engineer plays a vital role in enhancing public service and ensuring that patients receive the best possible care.
In this position, you will be at the forefront of engineering governance, enforcing occupational health and safety standards while leading incident investigations and conducting safety audits. The work you do will directly contribute to a safer working environment for all staff and patients at the hospital. You will also be managing maintenance and asset management, ensuring that the hospital’s facilities are well-maintained and operational, which is crucial for effective healthcare delivery in the region.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services to the citizens of South Africa. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of all South Africans, the department plays a pivotal role in managing public health systems, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Working here means being part of a team that is committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities across the nation.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee machinery maintenance and safety compliance according to OHS Act regulations.
- Enforce occupational health and safety standards and lead incident investigations.
- Conduct safety risk audits and collaborate with Department of Employment and Labour inspectors.
- Develop and manage preventive, corrective, and predictive engineering maintenance systems.
- Control capital expenditure and operational budgets related to maintenance projects.
- Supervise technical staff and monitor their performance and professional development.
- Manage workplace discipline and foster a high-performance culture within the team.
What You’ll Need
- A National Senior Certificate and a Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B Eng/BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification).
- A minimum of six years of post-qualification experience as a registered Professional Engineer.
- Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
- A valid Government Certificate of Competency (GCC Factories) for plants exceeding specified power ratings.
- Strong competencies in programme and project management, engineering design, and analysis.
- Excellent technical report writing and professional communication skills.
- A valid driver’s license and proficiency in computer applications.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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.
Job 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.
