About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a highly skilled Chief Engineer: Mechanical for its Gqeberha Regional Office. This pivotal role is essential in ensuring the successful execution of engineering projects that contribute significantly to the infrastructure and public service in South Africa. As part of a dedicated team, you will play a vital part in providing technical leadership, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards that ultimately benefit the community and enhance public safety.
Located in the bustling city of Gqeberha, this position offers the opportunity to engage with various stakeholders, including consulting engineers and technical personnel. Your expertise will not only influence the quality of engineering designs and maintenance of existing structures but will also foster the development of skills within the engineering field, promoting a culture of excellence in public service. This role is crucial for maintaining the operational availability of essential infrastructure, which serves the needs of the public daily.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is dedicated to delivering sustainable infrastructure and services that support the socio-economic development of South Africa. Its mandate includes the planning, management, and maintenance of public infrastructure projects. Working within this department means being part of a mission that aims to improve the lives of citizens through effective and innovative public service solutions.
As a member of this department, you will contribute to a legacy of positive change and development, ensuring that public facilities are safe, functional, and accessible to all. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a significant impact in your community and the broader public service sector.
What You’ll Do
- Provide technical leadership in the preparation of engineering proposals and work execution.
- Conduct final reviews and approve engineering designs based on established principles.
- Define maintenance standards and service levels to ensure optimal operational availability.
- Compile and manage risk logs, addressing significant risks in engineering operations.
- Allocate and monitor budget expenditures, ensuring financial accountability.
- Oversee the performance of appointed consultants, ensuring quality design and execution of work.
- Scrutinize and approve consulting engineers’ fee accounts.
- Mentor and develop technical personnel to foster skills and knowledge transfer.
- Develop and implement effective work systems and processes for efficient operations.
What You’ll Need
- A minimum of an Engineering degree (B Eng/BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification).
- Six years of post-qualification experience in mechanical engineering.
- Compulsory registration as a Professional Engineer with the relevant council (ECSA).
- A valid driver’s license.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering best practices and construction environment.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing recovery plans for delayed projects.
- Understanding of PFMA, OHSA, and Supply Chain Management.
- Excellent technical problem-solving abilities and computer literacy, including use of engineering software.
- Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, writing, and presentation skills.
- Willingness to travel as required.
How to Apply
For the position of Chief Engineer (Mechanical), please follow the application instructions provided below.
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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.
Job 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.
