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.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT GENERAL CONTROLS REVIEW REF NO: 170524/06

Branch: Director-General
Dir: Information Technology Audits

SALARY :

R849 702 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)

CENTRE :

Pretoria Head Office

REQUIREMENTS :

A Bachelor’s degree at (NQF level 7) in Internal Auditing/Auditing/Accounting.
Three (3) years relevant experience at Assistant Director level in Internal Audit.
Teammate Audit Management System and (4) four years’ experience in data
analysis will be required. Professional Internal Auditor (PIA), Certified Internal
Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) will be an
added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

 

Generic Competencies: Planning and organizing. Coordination. Problem-solving and decision-making. Project management. People management and
empowerment. Client orientation and customer focus. Team leadership.
Diversity management. Communication (verbal and written).

 

Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA) and Code of Ethics. Knowledge of Information
systems auditing standards including the Control Objectives for Information
and related Technology (COBIT). Knowledge of application and general IT
control reviews (security). Knowledge of data analysis, ACL, CAAT’s.

Knowledge of SDLC, IT security, network communications, client server
environment. Ability to perform technical Information system audits. The Public
Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Generally Recognised
Accounting Practice (GRAP). Effective use of Teammate audit management
software. Willingness and ability to travel. Computer Literacy.

DUTIES :

Manage the General Controls review Audit Sub-Directorate. Develop the risk
based 3-year strategic annual Internal Audit coverage plans. Lead the
Technology Audit Projects including System Development Reviews, Change
Control Management, Database Controls, Contingency Planning/Disaster
Recovery Reviews, Operating Systems Reviews, Applications Reviews and
General Controls.

 

Identifying and assessing technology and business risks, developing effective audit programs to address risks, executing appropriate test of controls, presenting results and recommendations to management, developing effective audit report. Participating in special projects to improve information system controls and management information. Partnering with management to develop practical and cost-effective solutions to IT internal controls issues.

 

Serving as a department subject matter expert on technology controls and practices and providing audit teams with appropriate input on related audit coverage. Establishing strong relationships with technology business management to stay abreast of business issues and changes to the risk profile of the Department. Staying current on changes in information technology, audit, financial services, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement of IT audit processes and practices.

Coaching, developing, and training audit staff. Ensuring that Audits are performed in line with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and COBIT methodology. Manage the implementation of the approved audit operational plan. Manage the communication of the audit results and the audit outcomes. Participate in the coordination with other internal and external service providers of assurance to ensure proper coverage to minimise duplication of effort.

 

Manage the sub programme human resource through developing, implementation and monitoring the annual staff development, job training and continued professional development.

ENQUIRIES :

Mr. P. Jordaan, Tel No: (012) 336 8854

APPLICATIONS :

Pretoria (Head Office): 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.

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Planning, Recruitment and Selection Unit

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