CHIEF ENGINEER ELECTRICAL REF NO: DOE04/06/2026 Unit: Infrastructure Delivery is a South African government vacancy at DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Provincial Office – Zwelitsha | closing date: 19 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic
salary).
Salary
R1 317 108 – R1 504 797.per annum (All-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that
may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic
salary).
Requirements
- A Degree (NQF 7) in Electrical Engineering.
- A minimum of six years post qualification experience as a registered Professional Engineer/Technologist.
- A valid Driver’s License.
- Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer/Technologist Competencies: Knowledge of Act of 1977 and Regulations.
- Knowledge of Engineering Profession Act, 2000, Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations.
- Council for Built Environment Act of 2000.
- Knowledge of PFMA/DORA/Treasury Regulations.
- Knowledge of All different contract options for infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies.
- Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000.
- Knowledge of Broad Based Black Empowerment Act of 2003.
- Knowledge of Preferential Procurement Act of 2000 and Regulations.
- Knowledge of Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations of 2001.
- Knowledge of Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations.
- Skills: Strategic capability and leadership.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Decision making.
- Team leadership.
- Financial management.
- Customer focus and responsiveness.
- Communication and Computer skills.
- People management skills.
- Planning and organising.
- Conflict management and negotiation skills.
- Attributes: Programme and project management.
- Engineering legal and operational compliance.
- Engineering operational communication.
- Process knowledge and skills.
- Maintenance skills and knowledge.
- Engineering principles.
- Mobile equipment and operating skills.
- Technical consulting.
- Professional judgment.
- Research and Development.
- Creating a high-performance culture.
Duties
- Perform final review and approvals of audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory.
- Research the needs of the relevant education institutions.
- Co-ordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology.
- Monitor current deployed technology.
- Pioneer new engineering services.
- Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources.
- Set engineering maintenance standards, specifications and service levels according to organisational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability.
- Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect engineering services for the attainment of organisational objectives.
- Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources.
- Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements.
- Provide technical consulting services for the operation on engineering related matters to minimise possible engineering risks.
- Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational
Notes
Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). NB Please Note: It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the ECDOE EE Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Enquiries must be directed to the specified contact person. For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
Unit: Infrastructure Delivery
SALARY : R1 317 108 – R1 504 797.per annum (All-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that
may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic
salary).
CENTRE : Provincial Office – Zwelitsha
REQUIREMENTS : A Degree (NQF 7) in Electrical Engineering. A minimum of six years post qualification experience as a registered Professional Engineer/Technologist. A
valid Driver’s License. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional
Engineer/Technologist Competencies: Knowledge of Act of 1977 and
Regulations. Knowledge of Engineering Profession Act, 2000, Construction
Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations. Council for Built
Environment Act of 2000. Knowledge of PFMA/DORA/Treasury Regulations.
Knowledge of All different contract options for infrastructure projects.
Knowledge of Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies.
Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000. Knowledge of Broad Based
Black Empowerment Act of 2003. Knowledge of Preferential Procurement Act of 2000 and Regulations. Knowledge of Public Service Act of 1994 and
Regulations of 2001. Knowledge of Government Immovable Asset
Management Act of 2007. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations. Skills: Strategic capability and leadership. Problem
solving and analysis. Decision making. Team leadership. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication and
Computer skills. People management skills. Planning and organising. Conflict management and negotiation skills. Attributes: Programme and project
management. Engineering legal and operational compliance. Engineering operational communication. Process knowledge and skills. Maintenance skills
and knowledge. Engineering principles. Mobile equipment and operating skills.
Technical consulting. Professional judgment. Research and Development.
Creating a high-performance culture.
DUTIES : Perform final review and approvals of audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory. Research the needs of the relevant
education institutions. Co-ordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology. Monitor
current deployed technology. Pioneer new engineering services. Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate
structures, systems and resources. Set engineering maintenance standards, specifications and service levels according to organisational objectives to
ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect engineering services for
the attainment of organisational objectives. Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources. Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according
to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements. Provide technical consulting services for the operation on engineering related matters
to minimise possible engineering risks. Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and
across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational
requirements and return on investment. Monitor the exchange and protection
of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives. Ensure the
availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services. Manage the operational capital project
portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational needs and objectives. Manage the commercial value add of the
discipline-related programmes and projects. Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational
principles. Allocate, control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure sufficient cash flow management. Manage the development motivation
and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of quantity survey services
according to organizational needs and requirements. Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and
taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives
ENQUIRES : Mr. S Sivuka Tel No: (040) 608 4246
For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: Vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.