The Department of Water and Sanitation is the custodian of South Africa's water resources. It is primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of policy governing this sector.
While striving to ensure that all South Africans gain access to clean water and dignified sanitation, the department also promotes effective and efficient water resou...
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An appropriate mechanical trade test certificate. Ten (10) years of post-qualification experience as an artisan/artisan foreman (mechanical). The disclosure of a valid, unexpired driver’s licence. Practical experience gathered on pump stations or government water schemes will be an added advantage.
Duties
Manage mechanical services and support in conjunction with technicians/artisans and associates in the field, workshop and technical office activities. Ensure that all machinery is maintained in accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications. (i.e. pumps, valves, compressors, hydraulic systems, pipelines, generators, sluices, auxiliary drives, cranes, water vessels, etc.) Ensure that planned maintenance schedules are utilised by the mechanical team. Accept the appointment as GMR 2(7) for mechanical equipment.
Ensure and promote that the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations are complied with. Provide inputs into existing technical problems, manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure quality assurance in line with specifications. Provide inputs into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan. Update databases. Manage artisans and related personnel and assets. Control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.
Manage the development, motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure a competent knowledge base for the continued success of technical 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. Continuous individual and team development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical/engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on technical/engineering-related matters. Perform any other related duties
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