Chief Director: Engineering Services Ref No: 2024/45 at Department of Public Works (DPW)

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