Chief Engineer, Grade a

Overview

Chief Engineer at the Department of Education in Polokwane requiring a B Engineering degree, ECSA registration and six years' experience.

Requirements

• An engineering qualification (B Engineering / BSc in Engineering) at NQF level 07 as recognised by SAQA.
• Six 6 years’ relevant experience post qualification.
• Valid Registration with professional Engineer - ECSA.
• Valid driver’s license except for people living with disabilities.
• Core & Process Competencies: People Management and Empowerment.
• Programme & Project Management.
• Financial Management.
• Change Management.
• Knowledge Management.
• Client orientation & Customer focus.
• Problem Solving & Analysis. Communication.
• Functional computer literacy.
• Knowledge & skills: National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations.
• Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.South African Schools Act of 1996, Regulations and Guidelines.

Duties

• Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or 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 - 111 - 2010#0601#OSD Engineers And Related (Annexure A) (Updated 20 July 2011).doc 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 (c) Governance (i) 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 return on 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 commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects.
• Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organizational principles.
• Allocate. control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient 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 engineering 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.

How to apply

Quoting the relevant references `applications should be forwarded to the relevant Center Capricorn North The District Director Capricorn North Education District Private Bag X 9711 Polokwane 0700 Cnr Blaauwberg & Yster Street Ladanna, Polokwane. Capricorn South The District Director Capricorn South Education District Private Bag X 03cChueniespoort 0745, Old Parliament Complex Lebowakgomo. The District Director Sekhukhune South Education District Private Bag X 70 Lebowakgomo 0737 Old Parliament Complex Lebowakgomo. Mogalakwena Education District The District Director Private Bag X 601 Mahwelereng 0626 805 Rufus Seakamela Street Mahwelereng 0626 Mopani East Education District Private Bag X 578 Giyani 0826 Old arliament Building. Giyani. Mopani West The District Director Mopani West Education District Private Bag X 4032 Tzaneen 0850 27 Peace Street Prosperitas Building Tzaneen 0850. Sekhukhune East The Acting District Director Sekhukhune East Education District Private Bag X 9041Burgersfort 115083 Aloe Street Stand No 2314 Ext 4 Aloeridge West. Burgersfort 1150. The District Director Sekhukhune South Education District The District Director Private Bag X 70 Lebowakgomo 0737 Old Parliament Complex Lebowakgomo Vhembe East The Acting District Director Vhembe East Education District Private Bag X 2250 Sibasa 0970 Makaweli Old Parliament Building. Vhembe West The District Director Vhembe West Education District Private Bag X 2250 Sibasa 0970 Block D Old Parliament Building Thohoyandou. Waterberg The Acting District Director Waterberg Education District Private Bag X 1040 Modimolle 051084 Limpopo Street NTK Building Modimolle 0510 Head Office The Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Education, Private Bag X 9489, Polokwane, 0700 or handed in at 113 Biccard Street, Polokwane at Records Management Directorate – Office No. H03 (Registry) Applications submitted via e-Recruitment system through the link a https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664

Notes

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e. effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, Only Z83 and CV submitted on application, all other documents/proofs are submitted by shortlisted candidates) If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing. Under no circumstances will Photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details. The contents of the advertised post will also be posted on the following websites www.limpopo.gov.za/ www.edu.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity MANAGEMENT ECHELON