Directorate: Engineering and Technical Services
(Engineering Services located in Worcester)

Deputy Director: Rural Hub Technical Services

Remuneration package: R896 436 per annum
(A portion of the package may be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.)

Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical /Electrical) or equivalent relevant qualification. Experience: Appropriate/recognisable managerial experience in health care engineering and maintenance after obtaining the relevant qualification e.g. National Diploma in Engineering. Appropriate experience in design, specification and maintenance of hospital infrastructure. Appropriate experience in the compilation of specifications and procurement documentation. Inherent requirements of the job: Willing to work overtime, stay away and travel throughout the Western Cape Province, often at short notice. Willing to assist in other institutions and directorates. Physically fit and able to inspect buildings and related engineering infrastructure and machinery. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge in the compilation of specifications and tender documentation. Contracts and quality management skills. Knowledge of risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies and prioritisation. Conversant with OHSA and pertaining to relevant prescripts and regulations. Conversant with NEC contracts especially the Short-, Term service- and Framework agreement forms of contracts. Computer literate (MS Word. Auto CAD and Excel). Budgeting and planning of workshop activities to support the province with maintenance activities. Sound interpersonal and good verbal and written communication skills.

Duties (key result areas/outputs): Management and provision of an effective, efficient, and affordable Hospital Engineering Services. Monitor and evaluate maintenance projects according to the strategy, plans, and provide feedback to all stakeholders. Perform inspections and provide transversal technical guidance and advice to Health Facilities within the Province. Implementation of projects and direct technical support to facilities. Finance and Supply Chain Management. People Management.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. A practical/competency test may form part of the shortlisting and/or interview process, a full job description is available upon request. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.

Enquiries: Ms K Du Toit, email: Karien.DuToit@westerncape.gov.za

Closing Date: 9 January 2026

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