Candidate Engineer (Five Year Contract)

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Overview This is an explanation of the role of a Candidate Engineer on a five-year contract with the Mpumalanga Department of Health. The role involves various aspects of infrastructure programme and project management, from planning to evaluation, along with ongoing research. 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: * 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 holding a Senior Certificate/Grade 12 and an NQF Level 7 engineering qualification recognized by SAQA, currently registered as a Candidate Engineer with ECSA (registration valid until 2026), possessing a valid driver's licence and computer literacy. The ideal candidate will also have extensive knowledge of various South African construction industry acts, regulations, procurement systems, departmental policies, and relevant legislation. They should be prepared to undertake infrastructure programme and project planning, implementation, monitoring, commissioning, evaluation, and engage in continuous research on new technologies and geographical information management. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/candidate-engineer-five-year-contract-mpumalanga-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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