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POST 07/109 : ENGINEER PRODUCTION GRADE A (REF. NO. DOT 05/2026) Mentorship Training

🏒 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU NATAL πŸ“ Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House: ⏳ Closes: 20 Mar 2026 β›” Closed 🧾 Post: 07/109
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This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 20 Mar 2026.

Key details

Salary
R879 342 β€’ per annum β€’ package
Centre
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House:
Closing date
20 Mar 2026

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Overview
Join our team to design innovative engineering solutions, manage construction plant maintenance, and lead mentorship and training programs.

Requirements

An engineering degree (BEng / BSc (Eng) - Mechanical; plus 3 (Three) years post qualification engineering experience; plus Compulsory Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer; plus, A valid driver’s licence (minimum code B).

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Programme and Project management knowledge.

Engineering design and analysis knowledge.

Contract management.

Construction Equipment mechanical maintenance.

Stakeholder engagement.

Maintenance management systems and project implementation.

Knowledge of research and development.

Knowledge of computer-aided engineering applications.

Knowledge of legal compliance.

Knowledge of technical report writing and networking.

Knowledge of 95 creating high performance culture.

Knowledge of engineering and professional judgement.

Decision-making, team leadership and analytical skills.

Creativity, self-management and financial management skills.

Customer focus and responsiveness skills.

Communication, planning and organizing skills.

Computer Literacy.

Conflict and people management skills.

Problem solving and analysis skills.

Change management and innovation skills.

The ideal candidate should be honest, decisive, analytical and reliable.


Duties

Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges, improve efficiency and enhance safety.

Manage construction plant maintenance and enhancements.

Human capital development through mentorship and training.

Office administration and budget planning.

Research and development.


How to apply

Please note applications can be hand delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House
172 Burger Street
Pietermaritzburg
or couriered via postal services to Recruitment & Selection Section
Human Resource Administration Directorate
Private Bag X 9043
3200.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.

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