Engineering Manager _ Mechanical

ENGINEERING MANAGER - MECHANICAL

PC 12

Maintenance & Operations Department

Properties and Services

Maintenance and Operations Division, within Properties and Services Department (P&S), is seeking an Engineering Manager – Mechanical that will establish and lead the Mechanical Business Unit, overseeing all mechanical systems across the university campuses. The role ensures reliable operation, statutory compliance, and energy-efficient performance of HVAC systems, service water heating (heat pumps, boilers), gas reticulation, fire safety systems

(sprinklers, fire curtains, portable devices), lifts and elevators, pumps and motors, and specialised faculty-procured mechanical equipment. The unit is responsible for managing corrective, planned, and preventative maintenance as well as coordinating all minor and major mechanical projects.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng or BSc Eng) (NQF Level 8)

• Professional mechanical engineer (Pr.Eng in good standing (ECSA)) with at least 10 years’ relevant experience in mechanical engineering, including operations, maintenance, and project design.

• Proven leadership and management experience in directing multi-disciplinary teams. Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, service water heating (boilers, heat pumps), fire protection and life safety systems, lifts and elevators, gas installations, pumps, and specialized mechanical equipment.

• Familiarity with mechanical and fire safety codes, SANS standards, ASHRAE, NFPA, EN regulations, and OHS Act legislation.

• Computer Literacy with proficiency in MS Office 365, MS Word, Ms Excel, Ms Outlook, MS Power BI.

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