Chief Engineer Mechanical (Grade A)

Requirements

• A minimum of Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification.
• Six years post qualification experience required.
• Compulsory registration as a professional Engineer (ECSA).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of programme and project management, 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 judgment Strategic capability and leadership.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Decision making, team leadership and creativity.
• Financial management, customer focus and responsiveness.
• Communication.
• Computer skills.
• People management.
• Planning and organising.
• Conflict management.
• Negotiation skills.
• Change management registration.

Duties

• Engineering design and analysis effectiveness.
• Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory and 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 organisational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability.
• Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect engineering services for the attainment of organisational objectives.
• Provide Good Governance.
• Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources.
• Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organisational requirements.
• Provide technical consulting services for the operation of engineering-related matters to minimise 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.
• Financial Management:
• Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment.
• Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational needs and objectives.
• Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects.
• Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles.
• Allocate, control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.
• People management:
• Manage the development, motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure a competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organisational needs and requirements.
• Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.

How to apply

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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.
• 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.
• Although 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.