Chief Engineer: Mechanical (GRADE A)

Overview

Chief Engineer: Mechanical at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in Gqeberha, requiring an engineering degree, ECSA registration, and six years of experience.

Requirements

• A minimum of Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification.
• Six years post qualification experience.
• Compulsory registration with Relevant council (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.
• A valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering best practices and aspects of the building and construction environment, extensive knowledge and experience in the development, implementation and oversight of recovery plans when projects are lagging.
• Knowledge of PFMA, OHSA Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, good technical and innovative problem-solving abilities.
• Computer literacy and experience in the application of Mechanical Engineering software in the use of dashboards to track progress.
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Applied knowledge of all Built Environment legislatives/ regulating requirements.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• The ability/ willingness to travel.

Duties

• Provide technical lead in proposal preparations, define technical resources requirements for successful work execution, perform final review and approval or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles, set maintenance standards specifications and service levels according to organisational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability.
• Compile risk logs and manage significant risk and provide technical consulting services for the operation on engineering related matters, Allocate, control, monitor expenditure according to budget, check tender documentation for inviting tenders.
• Monitor the performance of and exercise control over appointed consultants in connection with the design and execution of work, as well as maintenance to existing structures, infrastructure, scrutinize and approve fee accounts of consulting engineers.
• Mentor train and develop candidates and related technical personnel to promote skills/knowledge. Transfer.
• Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.

How to apply

for the position of Chief Engineer (Mechanical) must be emailed to: RecruitPE26-40@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr. S. L. Jikeka Tel No: (041) 408 2074

Notes

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months. Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C - PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant. Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for. Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only. Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email. Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /SMS-pre-entry programme/. 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. Note: For emailed applications, please submit a single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position. Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document. Encrypted document will not be accepted. All though an email application option is available, applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their application. Important: Applicants must submit a separate application for each post applied for, clearly indicating the correct reference number and post title on each application. Applicants who apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the application not being considered. OTHER POSTS