MECHANICAL ENGINEER GRADE A REF NO: PS03/2026/03 
Physical Resource Planning and Property Management Directorate 
Infrastructure Planning Sub Directorate 
SALARY : R914 517 – R975 582 per annum, (all-inclusive annual salary package) of which 30% may be structured according to the individual’s needs. The department will determine the salary notch based on years’ experience post professional registration. 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein: Head Office 

REQUIREMENTS : A university degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. (NQF Level 7). Be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional Engineer: Mechanical Engineer, Valid drivers license and a minimum of 3 years’ experience post qualification. Added Advantage Computer Literacy and an Executive course in Infrastructure Delivery Management will be an added advantage. 

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 Education Facilities Guidelines and National Education norms & standards. 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 to the Directorate Infrastructure Delivery Management. Determine requirements for built environment document management system from a 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 and maintenance. 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. Provide inputs to infrastructure assessments from a mechanical engineering perspective. Provide inputs to life cycle costs from a mechanical engineering perspective. Develop maintenance programmes. Provide engineering inputs to maintenance projects from a mechanical engineering perspective. 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 publications to stay abreast of new developments. Monitor and study the education 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 : Mr Moeti Tel No: (051) 404 9292

APPLICATIONS : For All Posts: Please submit your application, quoting the relevant reference number on your Z83 application as well as on the envelope to: The Director: Human Resource Administration, Department of Education, Bloemfontein 9300. (Old Saambou Building, Ground Floor, corner Charlotte Maxeke and Aliwal Street, Bloemfontein – Box at Security). Electronic Applications: To apply visit: () https://systems.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment/Login
CLOSING DATE : 18 May 2026