About the Role
The Department of Infrastructure is excited to announce a vacancy for the position of Control Engineering Technologist: Infrastructure, based in the vibrant city of Bhisho. This role is crucial as it contributes directly to the enhancement of public services through effective engineering design and operational management. As a Control Engineering Technologist, you will play an integral part in ensuring that our infrastructure meets the highest standards of efficiency and safety, thereby positively impacting the lives of residents in the Eastern Cape.
Your work will involve collaborating with various engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and maintenance systems. In this capacity, you will not only oversee the execution of maintenance strategies but also champion innovative engineering solutions that address the community’s needs. This role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the public service sector while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
About the Department
The Department of Infrastructure is dedicated to the development and maintenance of public infrastructure that supports the well-being and progress of South Africa’s communities. With a mission to create sustainable engineering solutions, this department focuses on enhancing the quality of life for citizens through effective resource management and innovative practices. Working here means being part of a team that values community engagement and strives for excellence in all engineering initiatives.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct final reviews and approvals on engineering designs, ensuring adherence to principles and theories.
- Coordinate design efforts across various disciplines for seamless technology integration.
- Manage maintenance strategies and set operational standards to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitor maintenance efficiencies and redirect engineering services to achieve departmental objectives.
- Compile and manage risk logs, minimizing engineering risks through technical consulting.
- Oversee financial management related to engineering services, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
- Develop and motivate human resources within the engineering team to build a competent workforce.
- Set performance standards for subordinates and take corrective actions to meet departmental goals.
What You’ll Need
- National Senior Certificate.
- Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or a relevant qualification.
- Six (6) years of post-qualification experience as an Engineering Technologist.
- Valid driver’s license and compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technologist.
- Strong strategic capability, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, planning, and people management abilities.
- Knowledge of financial management and engineering compliance.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
National Senior Certificate, Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech), or a relevant qualification, with six (6) years’ post-qualification Engineering Technologist experience required.A valid driver's license.
Compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technologist.
Knowledge And Skills: Strategic capability and leadership, problem-solving and analysis, decision-making.
Team leadership, Creativity, Financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer skills, People management, Planning and organizing, Conflict management, Negotiation skills, and Change management.
Competencies: 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 judgement.
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Job Duties
Engineering design and analysis effectiveness: Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory; 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 b or redirect engineering services for the attainment of organisational objectives.
Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources; compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements; provide technical consulting services for the operation on engineering-related matters to minimize possible engineering risks; manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives, e.
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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/services, manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational 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 organizational principles, allocate, control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.
People Management: Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for discipline to ensure a competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organizational needs and requirements.
Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
