Engineering Technician (production) Grade A: Maintenance

Mpumalanga Department of Health

Location
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Salary (as advertised)
R407 337 – R435 066 per year
Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This is a technical role within the Mpumalanga Department of Health, based at their Provincial Office in Mbombela (Nelspruit). The position offers an annual salary ranging from R407 337 to R435 066. The specific job title is not explicitly stated in the provided description, but it requires qualifications and experience relevant to an Engineering Technician. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Providing technical services. * Managing engineering services and methods. * Overseeing the effective use of utilities. * Delivering engineering services for projects and programmes. * Performing administrative functions. * Managing people. * Conducting research. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus National Diploma in Engineering or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. * Current registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician (valid until 2026). * Three (3) years’ experience post qualification. * A valid driver’s licence. * Computer literacy. * Knowledge of: * Hazardous Substances Act 15 of 1973. * Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993. * Health Act and Regulations. * Engineering Profession Act of 2000. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate for this position would be an individual with a National Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent SAQA-recognized qualification, who is currently registered with ECSA as an Engineering Technician (valid until 2026). They should possess at least three years of post-qualification experience, hold a valid driver's licence, be computer literate, and have knowledge of key legislation including the Hazardous Substances Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Health Act and Regulations, and the Engineering Profession Act. The role requires someone capable of technical, engineering, administrative, people management, and research duties. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/mpumalanga-department-of-health-vacancies-7#spani-ref-mpdoh-oct-26-1595 Source: govpage

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    Job description

    ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A: MAINTENANCE REF NO: MPDOH/OCT/26/1595 SALARY : R407 337 - R435 066 per annum CENTRE : Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit) REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus National Diploma in in Engineering or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. Current registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as Engineering Technician (2026). Three (3) years’ experience post qualification. A valid driver’s licence. Computer literacy. Knowledge: Hazardous Substances Act 15 of 1973.Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993. Health Act and Regulations. Engineering Profession Act of 2000. DUTIES : Technical Services. Engineering services and management methods. Use of Utilities. Effective. Engineering Services for Projects and Programmes. Administrative Functions. People Management. Research. ENQUIRIES : Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, Ms. Samukelisiwe Mgwenya Tel No: (013) 766 3540 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

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