Candidate Engineer
Mpumalanga Department of Health
- Location
- Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
- Salary (as advertised)
- R791 604 – R840 180 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Matric / Grade 12
- Closing date
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In brief
**Job Title:** (Five Year Contract) **Company:** Mpumalanga Department of Health **Overview** This position is a five-year contract role within the Mpumalanga Department of Health, identified by reference number MPDOH/OCT/26/1586. Based at the Provincial Office in Mbombela (Nelspruit), the role offers a salary ranging from R791,604 to R840,180 per annum. The focus of the role is on engineering responsibilities related to the department's infrastructure programs and projects. **What you will do** * Infrastructure Programme and Project Planning in line with IDMS. * Infrastructure Programme and Project Implementation and Monitoring. * Infrastructure Project Commissioning. * Infrastructure Programme and Project Evaluation. * 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. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus (NQF Level 7) in Engineer as recognized by SAQA. * Current registration as a Candidate Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) (2026). * Valid driver’s licence. * Computer literacy. * Knowledge of: * Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations. * PFMA/Division of Revenue Act /Treasury Regulations / Practice Notes/Instructions / Circulars / Construction Procurement System. * Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies. * Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000. * Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000. * Expanded Public Works Programme. * Broad Based Black Empowerment Act of 2003. * Preferential Procurement Act of 2000 and Regulations. * Architectural Profession Act of 2000. * Engineering Profession Act of 2000. * Quantity Surveying Profession Act of 2000. * National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations. * Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. * Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations of 1993. * Project and Construction Management Professions Act of 2000. * Health Act and Regulations, Act 61 of 2003. * National Environmental Management Act of 1998. * Relevant Provincial Land Administration Legislation. * ISO standards. * All different types and forms of construction contracts. * Competence Standards for Construction Procurement as issued by the CIDB. **Who should apply** An individual with an NQF Level 7 Engineering qualification, currently registered as a Candidate Engineer with ECSA (with registration valid until 2026), and possessing a valid driver's license and computer literacy. The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive knowledge across various South African legislation and standards pertaining to construction, procurement, environmental management, occupational health and safety, and public sector financial management. This role is suited for a professional capable of managing the full lifecycle of infrastructure programs and projects, from planning and implementation to commissioning and evaluation, and committed to continuous research and professional development. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/mpumalanga-department-of-health-vacancies-7#spani-ref-mpdoh-oct-26-1586 Source: govpage
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