CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A
Requirements
An Engineering (B Eng / BSc Eng.) Degree or relevant qualification. Six (6) years post-qualification experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge of programme and project management. Understanding of 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. Strategic capability and leadership. Problem solving and analysis. Decision Making. Team leadership. Creativity. Financial Management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer skills. People Management. 35", "Planning and organising. Conflict Management. Negotiation skills. Change Management. Must be available to travel as and when required often at short notice.
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 organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct or redirect engineering services for the attainment of organizational objectives. Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources. Compile risk logs and manages 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.g., 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. 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 development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure 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.
Applications
For purposes of response handling, please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the subject line to: [email protected] or hand deliver to: Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001 or post to: Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001. FOR ATTENTION : Recruitment and Selection Unit