ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

POST 10/46 : CHIEF ENGINEER: ELECTRICAL (GRADE A) REF NO: 2025/01

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

be structured in accordance with the rules of the OSD)

CENTRE : Gqeberha Regional Office

REQUIREMENTS : An Engineering Degree (B Engineering / BSc Engineering) or relevant

qualification, six (6) years’ post qualification experience required as a

Professional Engineer and compulsory registration with ECSA as a

Professional Engineer. Must have Computer Literacy and a Valid Driver’s

License. Willingness to adapt work schedule in accordance with office

requirements. Knowledge of Electrical schedule in accordance with office

requirements. Knowledge of Electrical Engineering best practice and

Project Management must have extensive knowledge of all electrical

engineering aspects of building and construction environment. Applicable

knowledge of the PFMA, OHSA, SCM, Contract Management Act.

Knowledge of and experience in working in a High-Performance Centre

environment to manage project delivery and must have experience on

how to use dashboards to track project progress. Experience in

development implementation and oversight of recovery plan when

projects are lagging. Decision making skills, team leadership, creativity,

self-management, customer focus and responsiveness, planning and

organizing, conflict management, problem solving and analysis, people

management, change management and innovation skills. Strong verbal

and written communication skills. Good analytical skills.

DUTIES : Provide technical lead in proposal preparations. Define technical lead in

proposal resources requirements for successful work execution. Perform

final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs

according to design principle or theory. Co-ordinate design efforts and

integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current

technology. Pioneering of new engineering services and management

methods. Manage the execution maintenance strategy through the

provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources. Set

engineering maintenance standards, specifications and services levels

according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational

availability. Identify areas for technological advancement and maintaining

excellent engineering standards. Maximise team performance using

standard processes. Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to

organizational goals to direct or redirect engineering services for

attainment of organizational objectives. Allocate, control, monitor and

report on all resources. Compile risk logs and manage significant 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.

Ensure an effective interface with other departmental staff maintained.

Allocate, control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure

efficient cash flow management. Mentor, train, develop candidates and

related technical and administrative personnel to promote skills/

knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and

code practice. Provide general supervision of employees.

ENQUIRIES : Mr S. Jikeka Tel No: (041) 408 2074

APPLICATIONS : Gqeberha Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager,

Department of Public Works, Private Bag X3913, North End, Port

Elizabeth, 6056. Hand delivery: Room 430, Corner. Hancock & Robert

Street, North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056. Or email to: RecruitPE25-

01@dpw.gov.za

1. FOR ATTENTION : Ms PT Buswa