MECHANICAL ENGINEER/PROJECT MANAGER (REF NO: DOE07/06/2026 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
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). The offer is based on recognition of experience after obtaining
registration. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants).
Salary
R914 517 – R1 376 199.per annum (All-Inclusive Package Remuneration). 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). The offer is based on recognition of experience after obtaining
registration. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants).
Requirements
- A Degree (NQF 7) in Mechanical Engineering;
- Registered as a Professional Engineer/Technologist with ECSA or Professional Construction Project Manager with the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP);
- Valid driver’s licence;
- Computer literacy.
- Competencies: 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;
- South African Schools Act of 1996, Regulations and Guidelines;
- National Environmental Management Act of 1998.;
- Relevant Provincial Land Administration Legislation;
- ISO standards;
- All different types and forms of construction contracts.
Duties
- Infrastructure Programme and Project Planning in line with IDMS.
- Prepare the Procurement Strategy, Infrastructure Programme Management Plan [IPMP] and updating of the plan.
- Prepare the infrastructure budget and Final Project List.
- Prepare the Packages/Individual Project Briefs; presenting these to the Implementing Agent [IA] – referred to as Project Execution Plan v1.
- Manage the preparation of Packages/Individual Project Briefs for projects that are not allocated to an Implementing Agent (IA).
- Participate in the procurement of Professional Service Providers and Contractors, including the preparation and approval of Bid Specifications and evaluations of tenders as member of the Supply Chain Management Committees in Public Works and/or relevant SCM Committees of Alternative IAs and Provincial Department of Education.
- Manage adherence to Occupational Health and Safety and Quality Assurance standards.
- Infrastructure Programme and Project Implementation and Monitoring.
- Monitor the implementation of Programmes and Projects by the Implementing Agents (IA) and the adherence to the Service Delivery Agreements.
- Manage project implementation of projects that are not allocated to an Implementing Agent (IA) Review and sign-off on the Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plan (IPIP) as prepared by the Implementing Agent [IA].
- Review and sign-off on the Project Execution Plans Versions 2 – 7 prepared by the Implementing Agent (IA) Review and recommend Variation Orders in terms of contract management practice and financial implications in collaboration with professionals in the Directorate Physical Resources Planning.
- Recommend authorisation of payments in line with the conditions of the appointments, contract management practices and within financial delegations.
- Develop and Approve Project Stage reports & designs, in accordance with strategic decision-making points as defined in the Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Framework.
- (IDMS).
- Manage the updating of project/programme documentation and information and submit all built environment documentation to the Deputy Director Finance.
- Manage the interface between the end-user/community structures and Implementing Agent (IA) Prepare and submit progress reports [financial and non-financial indicators].
- Maintenance Projects.
- Assess departmental projects that qualify for departmental funding assessed.
- Manage the implementation of day-to-day, routine and emergency maintenance projects funded by department.
- Provide guidance to the preparation of maintenance plans.
- Provide training to districts and schools in terms of day-to-day, routine and emergency maintenance plans and projects.
- On an annual basis, evaluate day-to-day, routine and emergency projects implemented by Districts and Schools.
- Monitor Section 21 allocations for maintenance.
- Monitor preparation of disaster management plans.
- Infrastructure Project Commissioning.
- Coordinate and participate in project commissioning, including site visits.
- Review the School Maintenance Plan and budget on completion of projects.
- Collect and update NEIMS and EFMS information [if applicable] in terms of Technical Condition Assessments on completion of projects.
- Orientate users in terms of the optimal usage of Facilities.
- Infrastructure Programme and Project Evaluation.
- Review infrastructure projects and programmes in line with the built environment norms, standards and legislative requirements.
- Manage the preparation of the project close out reports.
- Manage and participate in Post Project and Post Occupancy Evaluation exercises.
- Provide feedback to Directorate Physical Resources Planning on functional and technical norms and standards that should be updated from an architectural perspective.
- Participate in the continuous improvement of best practices, standardised processes and procedures, software applications and tools.
- 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.
- Study professional journals and publications to stay abreast of new developments.
- Monitor and study the education sector, legal frameworks, standards changes and policy frameworks.
- Engage in relevant continuous professional development activities [tools and techniques] as prescribed and/or required.
- Update the Infrastructure comprehensive planning framework of Department in terms of research findings, new technology and changes in the institutional environment.
- Interact with relevant Professional Bodies/Councils.
- ENQUIRES : Mr.
- S.Sivuka Tel No: (040) 608 4246 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: Vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za
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
Directorate: Infrastructure Delivery Management (Dora Funded)
SALARY : R914 517 – R1 376 199.per annum (All-Inclusive Package Remuneration). 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). The offer is based on recognition of experience after obtaining
registration. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants).
CENTRE : Provincial Office – Zwelitsha
REQUIREMENTS : A Degree (NQF 7) in Mechanical Engineering; Registered as a Professional Engineer/Technologist with ECSA or Professional Construction Project
Manager with the South African Council for Project and Construction
Management Professions (SACPCMP); Valid driver’s licence; Computer literacy. Competencies: 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; South
African Schools Act of 1996, Regulations and Guidelines; National
Environmental Management Act of 1998.; Relevant Provincial Land
Administration Legislation; ISO standards; All different types and forms of construction contracts.
DUTIES : Infrastructure Programme and Project Planning in line with IDMS. Prepare the Procurement Strategy, Infrastructure Programme Management Plan [IPMP]
and updating of the plan. Prepare the infrastructure budget and Final Project
List. Prepare the Packages/Individual Project Briefs; presenting these to the
Implementing Agent [IA] – referred to as Project Execution Plan v1. Manage
the preparation of Packages/Individual Project Briefs for projects that are not allocated to an Implementing Agent (IA). Participate in the procurement of
Professional Service Providers and Contractors, including the preparation and approval of Bid Specifications and evaluations of tenders as member of the
Supply Chain Management Committees in Public Works and/or relevant SCM
Committees of Alternative IAs and Provincial Department of Education.
Manage adherence to Occupational Health and Safety and Quality Assurance standards. Infrastructure Programme and Project Implementation and
Monitoring. Monitor the implementation of Programmes and Projects by the
Implementing Agents (IA) and the adherence to the Service Delivery
Agreements. Manage project implementation of projects that are not allocated to an Implementing Agent (IA) Review and sign-off on the Infrastructure
Programme Implementation Plan (IPIP) as prepared by the Implementing
Agent [IA]. Review and sign-off on the Project Execution Plans Versions 2 – 7 prepared by the Implementing Agent (IA) Review and recommend Variation
Orders in terms of contract management practice and financial implications in collaboration with professionals in the Directorate Physical Resources
Planning. Recommend authorisation of payments in line with the conditions of the appointments, contract management practices and within financial
delegations. Develop and Approve Project Stage reports & designs, in accordance with strategic decision-making points as defined in the Provincial
Infrastructure Delivery Framework. (IDMS). Manage the updating of project/programme documentation and information and submit all built
environment documentation to the Deputy Director Finance. Manage the interface between the end-user/community structures and Implementing Agent
(IA) Prepare and submit progress reports [financial and non-financial indicators]. Maintenance Projects. Assess departmental projects that qualify for
departmental funding assessed. Manage the implementation of day-to-day, routine and emergency maintenance projects funded by department. Provide
guidance to the preparation of maintenance plans. Provide training to districts and schools in terms of day-to-day, routine and emergency maintenance plans
and projects. On an annual basis, evaluate day-to-day, routine and emergency projects implemented by Districts and Schools. Monitor Section 21 allocations
for maintenance. Monitor preparation of disaster management plans.
Infrastructure Project Commissioning. Coordinate and participate in project commissioning, including site visits. Review the School Maintenance Plan and
budget on completion of projects. Collect and update NEIMS and EFMS information [if applicable] in terms of Technical Condition Assessments on
completion of projects. Orientate users in terms of the optimal usage of
Facilities. Infrastructure Programme and Project Evaluation. Review infrastructure projects and programmes in line with the built environment
norms, standards and legislative requirements. Manage the preparation of the project close out reports. Manage and participate in Post Project and Post
Occupancy Evaluation exercises. Provide feedback to Directorate Physical
Resources Planning on functional and technical norms and standards that should be updated from an architectural perspective. Participate in the
continuous improvement of best practices, standardised processes and procedures, software applications and tools. 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. Study professional journals and publications to stay abreast of new developments. Monitor and
study the education sector, legal frameworks, standards changes and policy frameworks. Engage in relevant continuous professional development
activities [tools and techniques] as prescribed and/or required. Update the
Infrastructure comprehensive planning framework of Department in terms of research findings, new technology and changes in the institutional
environment. Interact with relevant Professional Bodies/Councils.
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.