Chief Engineer: Electrical/Mechanical

What you will need

• A Degree at (NQF 7) in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering (B Eng/ BSC Eng) or relevant qualification recognised by SAQA.
• A valid Driver’s licence.
• 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.

Experience

A minimum of six years post qualification experience as a registered Professional Engineer.

Professional registration

A minimum of six years post qualification experience as a registered Professional Engineer. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.

Driver's licence

A valid Driver’s licence. A valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

• Competencies: Knowledge of Act of 1977 and Regulations.
• Skills: Strategic capability and leadership.
• Communication and Computer skills.
• People management skills.
• Conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Process knowledge and skills.
• Maintenance skills and knowledge.
• Mobile equipment and operating skills.

Key responsibilities

• 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

How to apply

• Enquiries: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118 251
• Telephone: 076 521 4118