CHIEF ENGINEER: MECHANICAL

Are you a highly experienced and registered Professional Mechanical Engineer looking for a significant leadership role? The Department of Infrastructure Development is seeking a Chief Engineer to join its Engineering Services Directorate in Johannesburg. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to vital infrastructure projects in Gauteng.

About the Role

As Chief Engineer: Mechanical, you will be a key leader in ensuring the operational excellence and strategic development of mechanical engineering services within the department. This role involves overseeing designs, managing maintenance strategies, pioneering new services, and leading a team of professionals.

• Reference Number: refs/022707
• Directorate: Engineering Services
• Number of Posts: 1

Key Responsibilities

Your main duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Performing final reviews and approvals of new engineering designs and audits.
• Co-ordinating design efforts and integration across various disciplines.
• Monitoring and pioneering new engineering services and deployed technologies.
• Managing the execution of comprehensive maintenance strategies.
• Setting and monitoring engineering maintenance standards and service levels.
• Allocating, controlling, and reporting on all resources effectively.
• Compiling risk logs and managing significant risks.
• Providing expert technical consulting services for engineering-related matters.
• Managing and implementing knowledge sharing initiatives within the department.
• Ensuring the availability and management of funds for MTEF objectives.
• Managing the operational capital project portfolio and commercial value-add of programmes.
• Facilitating innovation proposals.
• Managing expenditure according to budget and ensuring cash flow.
• Leading, developing, and managing human resources within the mechanical engineering discipline.
• Setting and monitoring subordinates’ performance standards.

Who We Are Looking For (Requirements)

• Qualification: A Degree (NQF 7) in Mechanical Engineering (B Eng/ BSc Eng) or an equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.
• Experience: A minimum of six (6) years of post-qualification experience as a registered Professional Engineer.
• Registration: Compulsory registration with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) as a Professional Engineer.
• Licence: A valid Driver’s Licence.

Salary & Benefits

This full-time position offers an attractive all-inclusive package ranging from R 1,266,450.00 to R 2,388,657.00 per annum. The package includes a basic salary (70%) and a flexible portion (30%) structured in terms of applicable rules, including the state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary).

Work Location

This position is based at the Head Office of the Department of Infrastructure Development in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply online through the official Gauteng Provincial Government e-Recruitment system. Only online applications will be considered.

Application Link: Apply Here

Important Application Notes:

• Utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form, obtainable from the GPG Professional Job Centre website, any Public Service Department, or the DPSA website (www.dpsa.gov.za/documents).
• All fields in the new Z83 form must be completed and signed.
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be attached. Failure to attach both the completed Z83 and CV will result in disqualification.
• Only Z83 and CV are required at the initial application stage. Other documents (certified copies of qualifications, ID, valid driver’s license) will be requested from shortlisted candidates only.
• For general enquiries, please contact Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118.

Additional Information

• In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service. Candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.
• Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for having them evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• The Department reserves the right not to appoint.
• If you do not receive a response from us within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date

Applications close on 22 August 2025.