POST 06/02 : CHIEF ENGINEER: ELECTRICAL (GRADE A) REF NO: 2024/02

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)

SEE ALSO: CHIEF ENGINEER: MECHANICAL (GRADE A)

REQUIREMENTS : CHIEF ENGINEER: ELECTRICAL (GRADE A)

• At least a BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering (Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage).
• A minimum of 6 years relevant post qualification experience in the field of electrical engineering.
• Compulsory registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (Professional Engineering Technologist will not be considered).
• A valid driver’s licence
• Prepared to travel
• willing to adapt to a working schedule in accordance with office requirements.
• Knowledge: Electrical engineering best practice and integration of other engineering services in the built environment
• Project Management
• Extensive knowledge of all electrical 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).

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Skills:

• 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 and Decision making
• Motivational skills
• Conflict resolution
• Negotiation skills

DUTIES :

• Implementation and updating of electrical 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 engineering 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
• 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 electrical engineering related matters at all stages of the project.
• Review and audit final professional electrical engineering related services
• 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.
• Supervise staff member assigned under.

ENQURIES : Mr M Tladi Tel No: (012) 492 3247 APPLICATIONS : Head Office

How To Apply?

Interested candidates can submit their Z83 application Form with relevant documents to:  

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