CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A (MECHANICAL):
Requirements
A National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Six (6) Years post qualification technical mechanical engineering experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Relevant experience in the field of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). Good written and verbal communication skills. Report writing and reviewing skills. Project, financial, time and interpersonal management skills. Knowledge of water resource assessment and planning, water requirements, systems analysis, and water quality aspects. Knowledge of water resources management decision support systems. Demonstrated and clear experience with relevant water resource assessment, planning, and yield models. Knowledge and ability to conduct water availability assessments for various purposes including authorisation. Knowledge of existing legislation affecting the work environment. Knowledge of contractual and legal requirements. Knowledge of business and management principles. Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources. Strategic capabilities and leadership. Programme and project management. Financial management. Change management. Knowledge management. Service delivery innovation (SDI). Problem solving and analysis. People management and empowerment. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication, Accountability, and ethical conduct.
Duties
Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologist and associates in the field, workshop, and technical office activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority. Manage administrative and related functions. Provide input into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan. Ensure the development, implementation, and maintenance databases. Manage, supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets. Research and Development. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. Advanced experience in Budgeting Expenditure Control. Revenue and Supply Chain Management. Advanced experience in People Management and General Administration. Responsible for the financial management of the section. General office management of the section to liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.