CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A REF NO: 170524/03/25
CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A REF NO: 170524/03/25
Branch: Provincial Operations: Eastern Cape
Dir: Water Services Support
SALARY :
R1 200 426 – R1 371 489 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package). This
appointment will be made on the minimum notch of the salary range, however,
a higher notch within the salary range of Grade A will be considered based in
relation to the provisions of the Public Service Regulation 2016 as amended,
i.e. provision of the candidate’s current salary advice.
CENTRE :
King William’s Town
REQUIREMENTS :
An Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSc Eng) or relevant qualification. Six (6)
years post qualification experience. Compulsory registration with Engineering
Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. The disclosure of
a valid unexpired driver’s Licence. Knowledge of programme and project
management. Understanding of engineering, legal, and operational
compliance. Knowledge and understanding of engineering operational
communication.
Process knowledge and skills. Maintenance skills and knowledge. Mobile equipment operating skills. Engineering design and analysis knowledge. Understanding of research and development. Computer – aided engineering applications. Creating high performance culture. Technical consulting. Engineering and professional judgement. Strategic capability and leadership. Problem solving and analysis.
Decision making, team leadership, and creativity. Customer focus and responsiveness. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Computer skills. People, financial, change, and conflict management. Planning, organising, and negotiation skills. Must be available to travel as and when required often at short notice.
DUTIES :
Engineering design and analysis effectiveness. Perform final review, approvals
and audits on new engineering designs according to design principles and
theory. Co-ordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure
seamless integration with current technology. Pioneering of new engineering
services 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.
Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources. Compile
risk logs and manages significant 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 returnon investment. Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives. Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services.
Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives; 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 subordinate’s key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms A Sizani Tel No: (043) 604 5404
APPLICATIONS :
Eastern Cape (King William’s Town): For purposes of response handling,
please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the
Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001 or hand
deliver to Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street,
Pretoria, 0001.
FOR ATTENTION :
Planning, Recruitment and Selection Unit