Chief Engineer: Mechanical: Engineering Services [grade A- B]

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REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications and Experience: An appropriate Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA. Six [6] years’ experience. Experience in a health care environment or an environment of similar complex will be an added advant age. Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Virtual meeting platforms literacy. The successful applicant must be prepared to travel extensively throughout the province and work longer hours. A valid driver’s license except for people with disabilities. Main Role: To perform and manage all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications and provide strategic direction in the process. The ideal candidate must have: the abili ty to understand and apply the Provincial IDMS, guide and operate within all applicable legislation, policies, frameworks and instruction notes. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies: The incumbents of these posts will be responsible for performing and managing all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications and provide strategic direction in the process. The ideal candidate must have: - Ability to apply the Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Management System [IDMS]. Ability to understand the health services plan of the Department and specifically the requirements for engineering services. Ability to undertake engineering design and analyze knowledge. Ability to understand and interpret specifications for engineering & technical services and application of knowledge for procurement processes. Ability to plan and manage a diverse portfolio of projects and programmes. Ability to apply Computer-aided engineering applications. Ability to undertake a risk analysis and undertake a risk mitigation strategy. Ability to prepare technical reports, submissions and presentations. Ability to understand how to prepare budgets, extract and interpret information from related information systems. DUTIES: Undertake engineering designs. Perform final review and approvals of audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory. Manage the execution of maintenance strategies through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and res ources. 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. Provide effective engineering and project management services. Load project documents and update information on the data management system. Manage compliance with OHS and related legislation. Undertake research. Manage people and budgets. SALARY: Grade A: R1 317 108 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package) Grade B: R1 593 765 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package) [The Department will determine the salary package based on years of experience post professional registration] CENTRE: Provincial Office: Polokwane ENQUIRIES: General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Ms Hlokoa RE Tel No: (015) 293 6406, Ms Mompei MM Tel No: (015) 293 6126 / Ms Sebake RL Tel No: (015) 293 6426, Ms Sebola MF Tel No: (015) 293 6002 and Ms Mothiba JT Tel No: (015) 293 6329 during office hours. re-advert

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