Engineering Technician (PRODUCTION) Grade A: Maintenance

Overview

Engineering Technician (PRODUCTION) Grade A: Maintenance at Department of Health in Mbombela.

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.

How to apply

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

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.

Notes

N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate the administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts, health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory councils for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from the Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the Correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 days after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please note the department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). 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 post was posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 dated 04 September 2026, the post of Director: Communicable Diseases Control (Provincial Office, Mbombela, Nelspruit) with Ref No: MPDoH/Sep/26/1511 has been withdrawn. OTHER POSTS