POST 06/01 : CHIEF ENGINEER: MECHANICAL (GRADE A) REF NO: 2024/01

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 : Head Office (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineering degree (B Eng/BSc Eng) or relevant qualification
• a minimum of 6 years’ post qualification relevant experience
• Compulsory registration with the ECSA as a professional Engineer (Pr. Eng)
• A valid driver’s licence
• Prepared to travel
• willing to adapt to a working schedule in accordance with office requirements Mechanical engineering best practice and integration of other engineering services in the built environment
• Project Management; Extensive knowledge of all mechanical engineering aspects in the built environment
• Public Finance Management Act
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Supply Chain Management; Understanding of different types of contracts used in the built environment and implementation thereof.

Applied knowledge of all relevant built environment legislative/regulatory requirements of National and International standards (ISO/SANS). Ability to undertake critical review/analysis and apply engineering skills in projects; Ability to maintain integrity of confidential information; Financial administration; Effective verbal communication; Advanced technical report writing; Computer literacy; Planning and Organising; Relationship management; Engineering Computer Aided Software’s; Programme and project management; Interpersonal and diplomacy skills; Problem solving; 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; Hardworking; Ability to work independently.

DUTIES: POST 06/01 : CHIEF ENGINEER: MECHANICAL (GRADE A)

• Implementation and updating of mechanical engineering related policies, manuals, guidelines, standards and specifications
• Ensure that all policies, guidelines and standards implemented are aligned to the Department’s strategic objectives
• Develop and maintain professional best practice parameters and quality control measures
• Technical evaluation of professional service providers and contractors bids
• Review and acceptance of the professional service provider’s concept and detailed designs.

Approved New Z83 form Gazetted

Assist in compilation of tender documentation. Conduct technical inspections, and integrity surveys on various electrical engineering assets and provide reports on request. Conduct quality control over the work of the consultant and the contractor during the project. Assist project managers in all mechanical engineering related matters at all stages of the project. Review and audit final professional mechanical engineering accounts and construction contract final accounts.

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Undertake detail design, documentation and implementation of projects. Ensuring the completion of as built drawings is completed as per engineering best practices. Provide mentorship and supervision to candidate engineers, technologists and technicians.

ENQUIRIES : Mr M Tladi Tel No: (012) 492 3247

How To Apply?

Interested candidates can submit their Z83 application Form with relevant documents to:  Head Office Applications: The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria.

FOR ATTENTION : Ms NP Mudau