MECHANICAL ENGINEER (GRADE A-C) is a South African government vacancy at Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office – Polokwane | closing date: 14 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Grade C: R1 172 184 per annum, (OSD)
(to be structured according to Individual needs), (The department will determine the salary package based on years of experience post professional
registration)
Applications
Where to send your application.
- Applicants should apply through the following website http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43
- Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane 0700 Or hand deliver at 15
- Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826
- or hand deliver at 570
- Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745
- or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970
- or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.
Salary
Grade A: R914 517 per annum, (OSD) Grade B: R1 030 296 per annum, (OSD)
Grade C: R1 172 184 per annum, (OSD)
(to be structured according to Individual needs), (The department will determine the salary package based on years of experience post professional
registration)
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF level 07 as recognised by SAQA in Mechanical Engineering.
- 03-05 years post experience required in mechanical engineering.
- Compulsory valid registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.
- Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
- Technical Competencies: Programme and project management.
- Engineering design and analysis knowledge.
- Research and development.
- Computer-aided engineering applications.
- Knowledge of legal compliance.
- Computer-aided engineering applications.
- Technical report writing.
- Creating high performance culture.
- Professional judgment.
- Networking.
- Generic Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership;
- People Management and Empowerment;
- Programme and Project Management;
- Financial Management;
- Change Management;
- Knowledge Management;
- Service Delivery Innovation;
- Problem solving and analysis;
- Client Orientation and Customer focus;
- Communication.
- Creativity.
- Computer skills.
- Planning and organizing.
- Negotiation skills
Duties
- Design new systems to solve practical mechanical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety: Plan, design, operate and maintain mechanical engineering projects.
- Develop cost effective solutions according to standards.
- Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to in new technology.
- Develop tender specifications (mechanical), Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and practice.
- Approve mechanical engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards.
- Human capital development: Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice.
- Supervise the mechanical engineering work and processes, Administer performance management and development.
- Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization, ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration.
- Monitor and control expenditure.
- Report on expenditure and service delivery.
- Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
- Research/literature studies on mechanical engineering technology to improve expertise, and Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on mechanical engineering-related matters.
Enquiries
Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627/7262.
Notes
Applications must be submitted on a duly completed prescribed Z83 application for employment form (2021 version) obtainable from any public service department or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application except when applying through the erecruitment system. All fields in Part A, Part C and Part D of the Z83 form should be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full. Part E, F & G applicants often indicate “refer to CV or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty. The successful candidate will also be required to disclose his or her financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations. 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. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications. The recommended candidate for appointment will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check for security reasons. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The Department reserve the right not to make any appointment(s) to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No. 3 of 2000. The department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation or meals) for candidates attending interviews. The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
SALARY : Grade A: R914 517 per annum, (OSD) Grade B: R1 030 296 per annum, (OSD)
Grade C: R1 172 184 per annum, (OSD)
(to be structured according to Individual needs), (The department will determine the salary package based on years of experience post professional
registration)
CENTRE : Head Office – Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF level 07 as recognised by SAQA in Mechanical Engineering. 03-05 years post experience required in
mechanical engineering. Compulsory valid registration with ECSA as a
Professional Engineer. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Technical Competencies: Programme and project
management. Engineering design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal
compliance. Computer-aided engineering applications. Technical report writing. Creating high performance culture. Professional judgment. Networking.
Generic Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; People
Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management;
Financial Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management;
Service Delivery Innovation; Problem solving and analysis; Client Orientation and Customer focus; Communication. Creativity. Computer skills. Planning and
organizing. Negotiation skills
DUTIES : Design new systems to solve practical mechanical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety: Plan, design, operate and maintain
mechanical engineering projects. Develop cost effective solutions according to standards. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and
procedures to in new technology. Develop tender specifications (mechanical),
Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and
standards and practice. Approve mechanical engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards. Human capital development: Ensure training
and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering
principles and code of practice. Supervise the mechanical engineering work and processes, Administer performance management and development. Office
administration and budget planning: Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization, ensure adherence
to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration.
Monitor and control expenditure. Report on expenditure and service delivery.
Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on
mechanical engineering technology to improve expertise, and Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on mechanical engineering-related matters.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627/7262.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.