Chief Engineer (Civil-Pavement, Transport and Materials) Grade A at North West Dept of Public Works

REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications and Experience:

• National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering [B Eng/ BSc (Eng)]. Six (6) years post qualification technical experience in road infrastructure required. Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer is compulsory. A valid driver’s license, willing to travel extensively.

DUTIES :

• Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory. Coordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology. Pioneering of new engineering services and management methods. 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. Provide technical consulting services for the operation on engineering related matters to minimize possible engineering risks. Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives. Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards. Ensure training and development of production engineers, technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and codes of practice.