Chief Director: Engineering Services Ref No: 2024/45 needed at Department of Public Works
Job title : Chief Director: Engineering Services Ref No: 2024/45
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : May 31, 2024
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REQUIREMENTS :
- Engineering degree (NQF 7) (Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Sciences Engineering or relevant qualification.
- A minimum of five (5) years SMS experience in the engineering field. Compulsory professional registration with a professional council.
- Knowledge: Engineering best practice; Project Management; Extensive knowledge of all engineering aspects of the building and construction environment;
- Public Finance Management Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Supply Chain Management; Contract Management.
Personal Attributes:
- Programme and project management;
- Engineering design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Networking; Engineering and professional judgment.
Skills:
- Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer literacy; Planning and organising; Conflict management; People management; Negotiation skills;
- Problem solving and analysis Change management;
- Innovation. Other: Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirement.
DUTIES :
- Oversee the development of engineering plans, processes, and procedures:-Oversee the development and maintenance of professional best practice parameters and quality standards and manuals and guideline on professional standards;
- Monitor and ensure the implementation and continuous adherence to professional guideline and standards; Manage approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory;
- Ensure engineering design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology; Oversee budget and timelines for engineering projects; Promote and enforce a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with applicable legislation and company policies and procedures;
- Drive continuous improvement of processes, quality and cost to maintain profitability and competitiveness;
- Oversee the maintenance of engineering operational effectiveness:-Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources;
- Ensure engineering maintenance standards, specifications and service levels in accordance with Departmental objectives to ensure optimum operational availability; Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to departmental goals to direct or redirect engineering services;
- Ensure and monitor compliance with standard operating procedures;
- Provide expert advice on electrical safety and risk management;
- Ensure compliance to OHSA, legal and environmental requirements;
- Manage cost efficiency of engineering projects and life cycle costing.
- Manage and provide technical operational advice on water and waste water treatment purification service to client departments:-Oversee the implementation of Water Act within the department; Manage the implementation and maintenance of the Water and Waste Water Plants;
- Apply research findings to help minimise the environmental impacts of pollution, erosion, and other problems; Research ways to improve water conservation and preservation; Evaluate the feasibility of water-related projects, such as irrigation systems and waste treatment facilities;
- Manage the Chief Directorate:- Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations;
- Develop and manage the operational plan of the Directorate and report on progress as required; Manage performance and development of employees;
- Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements; Compile and submit all required administrative reports;
- Quality control of work delivered by employees; Monitor the budget and expenditures for the Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr N Kubeka Tel No: (012) 406 1504
How to Apply for this Offer
APPLICATIONS
- Head Office Applications: The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria. or email to: Recruitment24-05@dpw.gov.za
- Prospective applications must please use the new Z83 which is effective from 1st of January 2021 form and it must be fully completed.