Engineer Production Grade a to C (CIVIL/STRUCTURAL)

Overview

Civil or structural engineer sought by Western Cape Health to develop technical norms, conduct feasibility studies, and compile specifications at Head Office in Cape Town.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 4-year degree in Civil Engineering (B Eng/BSc.Eng) and three years’ post.
• Qualification engineering experience required.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.
• Experience: Grade A: At least 3 years appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the relevant qualification e.g.
• BSc (Eng.).
• Grade B: At least 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Grade C: At least 26 years appropriate/recognisable after registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel within the Western Cape, and occasionally, nationally.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office).
• Appropriate experience in and understanding the design and construction of complex buildings and associated civil and/or structural infrastructure.
• Proven experience with feasibility studies in terms of life cycle costing of civil and/or structural engineering elements, green building technologies, technical specifications and commissioning principles for both Capital and Maintenance projects.
• Understand how to interpret existing and develop new Functional and Technical Norms and Standards.
• Knowledge of risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience in the preparation of reports, submissions and presentations in English and sound interpersonal and good verbal and written communication skills.

Duties

• Development, interpretation and customisation of functional and technical norms and standards.
• Investigate proposals for innovative service delivery mechanisms and undertake feasibility studies.
• Compile briefing documentation and specifications.
• Investigate civil and/or structural engineering installations, undertake design work and implement corrective measures, where necessary.
• Oversee implementation (design and construction) and commissioning of civil and/or structural engineering installations.
• Assist in site investigations and preparation of User Asset Management Plans.
• Research/literature studies to keep up with new technologies and procedures including interaction with professional Councils/Boards.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Ms T Crawford, email: Terri-Ann.Crawford@westerncape.gov.za

Notes

It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the POST 31/426: Medical Specialist Grade 1 To 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary R 468 459 per annum Centre: Karl Bremer Hospital, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 31 dated 28 August 2026, with reference number: Post 31/426 has been amended as follows: Post title: Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) OTHER POSTS