MACHANIC

POST 10/47 : CHIEF ENGINEER: MECHANICAL (GRADE A) REF NO: 2025/02

(Re-advertisement for Ref No: 2024/71, PSVC 27 of 2024, Applicants who

previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)

SALARY : R1 200 426 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (Total package to

be structured in accordance with the rules of the OSD)

CENTRE : Cape Town Office Regional Office

REQUIREMENTS : An Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification; 6

years post qualification experience as an Mechanical Engineer in the

Building Services Environment; compulsory registration with ECSA as

professional Engineer. Extensive knowledge of all Mechanical

engineering aspects of the building and construction environment; Public

Finance Management Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Supply

Chain Management; Contract Management. Ability to undertake critical

review/analysis and provide technical advice; Ability to maintain integrity

of confidential information; Financial administration; Effective verbal

communication; Advanced technical report writing, Numeracy; Computer

Literacy; Planning and Organising; Relationship management;

Programme and project management; Interpersonal and diplomacy skills;

Problem solving; Decision making; Motivational skills; Conflict resolution;

Negotiation skills. Analytical thinking; Innovative; Creative; Solution

orientated; Ability to work under stressful situations; Ability to

communicate at all levels; People oriented; Trustworthy; Assertive; Hard￾working; Ability to work independently. Drivers’ license; Prepared to travel;

willing to adapt to working schedule in accordance with office

requirements.

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 practices 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. Manage significant projects

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. Financial

Management; Manage the operational maintenance & capital projects

portfolios for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to

organizational needs and objectives; Facilitate the compilation of

innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organizational

principles; People management; 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. Conduct quality control over the work of

consultants and contractors during the execution phase of projects. Assist

project managers in resolving technical disputes arising at different stages

of projects. Review and audit final consultants payments. Accept

responsibility for the development, implementation, review and regular