Chief Engineer: Electrical/mechanical

About the job

REF NO: refs/048659 Requirements: A Degree (NQF 7) in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering (B Eng/ BSC Eng) or relevant qualification recognised by SAQA. A minimum of six years post qualification experience as a registered Professional Engineer. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer. A valid driver’s licence. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of Act of 1977 and Regulations. Knowledge of Engineering Profession Act, 2000, Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations. Council for Built Environment Act of 2000. Knowledge of PFMA/DORA/Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of All different contract options for infrastructure projects. Knowledge of Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies. Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000. Knowledge of Broad Based Black Empowerment Act of 2003. Knowledge of Preferential Procurement Act of 2000 and Regulations. Knowledge of Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations of 2001. Knowledge of Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations. Skills: Strategic capability and leadership. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team leadership. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication and Computer skills. People management skills. Planning and organising. Conflict management and negotiation skills. Attributes: Programme and project management. Engineering legal and operational compliance. Engineering operational communication. Process knowledge and skills. Maintenance skills and knowledge. Engineering principles. Mobile equipment and operating skills. Technical consulting. Professional judgment. Research and Development. Creating a high-performance culture. Notes: Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful. Find us Address 75 Fox Street, Mashalltown Johannesburg 2000 Email us Email e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za Quick Links All Jobs About Us © Gauteng Provincial Government . Powered by Department of e-Government Duties: Perform final review and approvals of audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory. Research the needs of the relevant health institutions. Co-ordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology. Monitor current deployed technology. Pioneer new engineering services. 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 organisational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect engineering services for the attainment of organisational objectives. Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources. Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements. Provide technical consulting services for the operation on engineering related matters to minimise 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. 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 organisational needs and objectives. Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects. Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles. Allocate, control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure sufficient cash flow management. Manage the development motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of quantity survey 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.

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Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: 076 521 4118

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