POST 06/04 : CHIEF ENGINEER: MECHANICAL (GRADE A) REF NO: 2024/04

CLOSING DATE : 01 March 2024 at 16H00

SALARY : R1 146 540 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the OSD)

CENTRE : Cape Town Regional Office

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REQUIREMENTS : CHIEF ENGINEER: MECHANICAL (GRADE A)

• Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification
• 6 years post qualification experience as a Mechanical Engineer in the Building Services Environment
• compulsory registration with ECSA as professional Engineer
• Extensive knowledge of all Mechanical engineering aspects of the building and construction environment
• Public Finance Management Act
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Supply Chain Management
• Contract Management.
• Ability to undertake critical review/analysis and provide technical advice
• Ability to maintain integrity of confidential information
• Financial administration
• Effective verbal communication
• Advanced technical report writing; Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Planning and Organising
• Relationship management; Programme and project management
• Interpersonal and diplomacy skills
• Problem solving and Decision making
• Motivational skills
• Conflict resolution
• Negotiation skills
• Analytical thinking
• Innovative; Creative; Solution orientated
• Ability to work under stressful situations
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• People oriented
• Trustworthy; Assertive; Hard-working
• Ability to work independently
• Drivers’ license
• Prepared to travel; willing to adapt to working schedule in accordance with office requirements

See Also: POST 06/03 : CHIEF ENGINEER CIVIL: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

DUTIES :

• Engineering design and analysis effectiveness
• Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory
• Coordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology
• Pioneering of new engineering practices and management methods
• Maintain engineering operational effectiveness
• Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources
• Set engineering maintenance standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability
• Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct or redirect engineering services for the attainment of organizational objectives
• Manage significant projects risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements
• Provide technical consulting services for the operation on engineering related matters to minimize possible engineering risks
• Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment
• Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives
• Financial Management; Manage the operational maintenance & capital projects portfolios for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives
• Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organizational principles
• People management; Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organizational needs and requirements
• Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives
• Conduct quality control over the work of consultants and contractors during the execution phase of projects.Assist project managers in resolving technical disputes arising at different stages of projects
• Review and audit final consultants payments
• Accept responsibility for the development, implementation, review and regular updating of standardised mechanical engineering practice manuals for the Department
• Undertake detail design, documentation and implementation of minor in-house projects
• Engage with client departments and stakeholders on technical matters
• Provide mentorship and supervision to candidate engineers, technologists and technicians
• Comply with Engineering Services requirements to ensure uniform best practices across the department.

ENQUIRIES : Ms T Kolele Tel No: (021) 402 2063

How To Apply?

Interested candidates can submit their Z83 application Form with relevant documents to: Cape Town Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X9027, Cape Town, 8000 or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Customs House Building, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town.

FOR ATTENTION : Ms C Rossouw