Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide expert mechanical engineering services for the Directorate Programme/ Project Infrastructure Delivery: General within Chief Directorate: General Infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Mechanical Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Planning for success (Initiative, planning and execution); Serving proudly together (Communications, management of human resources and quality of work); Financial sustainability and accountability (Acceptance of responsibility and management of financial resources); Knowledge management for effective service delivery (Technical skills).

Competencies    

• Contract documentation and administration; Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and regulations; National Building Regulations and all relevant built environment legislation; Decision-making and team leadership; Financial Management; Programme and Project Management; Built environment especially regarding mechanical engineering design and analysis in the construction of office and general buildings and facilities; Computer supported design of buildings and services; Design of different mechanical systems, including but not limited to, HVAC, wet services and fire engineering; Knowledge of legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Problem-solving and analysis; Knowledge of procurement processes; Proven computer literacy (MS Office, MS Project, Revit, AutoCAD, engineering applications); Written and verbal communication skills; People Management skills; Technical report writing skills; Leadership, communication, organising and teamwork; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Conflict management; Able to work in a team.