Chief Director: Engineering Services

Requirements

• A Minimum qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in engineering or relevant field of study.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level in the Engineering field.
• Compulsory professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• 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.
• Skills:
• Decision making;
• Team leadership;
• Analytical skills;
• Creativity;
• Self- management;
• Financial management Communication;
• Computer literacy;
• Planning and organising;
• Negotiation skills;
• Problem solving and analysis.
• 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.

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 wastewater 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.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.
• Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months.
• Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified.
• Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form:
• PART A and PART B must be fully completed.
• PART C - PART G:
• Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate.
• This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information.
• Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.
• Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified.
• Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.
• Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only.
• Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.
• Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes.
• Note:
• It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.
• Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
• Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG).
• The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /sms-pre-entry programme/.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Note:
• For emailed applications, please submit a Single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position.
• Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB.
• It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document.
• Encrypted document will not be accepted.
• All though an email application option is available, applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their application.
• Important:
• Applicants must submit a separate application for each post applied for, clearly indicating the correct reference number and post title on each application.
• Applicants who apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
• Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the application not being considered.