CHIEF ENGINEER MECHANICAL (GRADE A)

Requirements

A minimum of Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification. Six years post qualification experience required. Compulsory registration as a professional Engineer (ECSA). Valid driver’s license. Knowledge of programme and project management, engineering, legal and operational compliance. Engineering operational communication. Process knowledge and skills. Maintenance skills and knowledge. Mobile equipment operating skills. Engineering design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Creating high-performance culture. Technical consulting, engineering and professional judgment Strategic capability and leadership. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making, team leadership and creativity. Financial management, customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer skills. People management. Planning and organising. Conflict management. Negotiation skills. Change management registration.

Duties

Engineering design and analysis effectiveness. Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory and 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 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. Provide Good Governance. Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources. Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organisational requirements. Provide technical consulting services for the operation of 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. Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives. Financial Management: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment. 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 efficient cash flow management. People management: Manage the development, motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure a competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organisational needs and requirements. Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.

Where to send your application

for the position of Chief Engineer Mechanical (Grade A) must be emailed to: RecruitJHB26-21@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. KJ Mahloko Tel No: (011) 713 6051

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