CHIEF ENGINEER: GRADE A
Requirements
An Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSc (Eng). Six (6) years post qualification experience. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. The disclosure of an unexpired valid driver’s license. Knowledge of Water Resource Infrastructure Management. Knowledge of Sector Legislation. Programme and Project management skills. Knowledge of Engineering Code of Conduct; risk management, technical report writing, Knowledge Management and Financial Management. Research and development skills, Computer-aided engineering applications. Creation of a high-performance culture. Technical consulting. Engineering and Professional judgment. Communication skills both verbal and written. Computer skills: people management skills, planning and organizing, conflict management, negotiation skills, change management. Strategic capability and leadership, creativity, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible to perform and manage all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications and provide strategic directions in the process. These entail the following activities: Perform and manage all engineering activities related to water and wastewater infrastructure through engineering design, analysis, and maintenance of engineering operational effectiveness (Design and evaluates designs elements). Provide strategic direction in water services infrastructure and associated processes through governance (Plans engineering projects and systems). Communicate with relevant stakeholders with regards to projects and activities. Develop, Maintain and Upgrade technology applicable. Manage Professional Service Providers (PSPs) contracts. Oversee and manage all work conducted by PSPs. Delegate work to PSPs. Oversee and monitor all PSPs contracts. Provide leadership to sector. Conduct strategic and business planning for the sector. Financial Management and People Management. Engineering principles are to be applied to ensure water services infrastructure development and maintenance programme and project management, legal and operational compliance. Contribute to the strategic plan of the Branch. Assists in developing strategic plans, annual business plans and budget for the Directorate. Revise plans quarterly. Provide plans quarterly. Provide verbal and written reports to managers.
Applications
Head Office (Pretoria): For purposes of response handling, please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the subject line to: [email protected] or hand deliver 32", "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