Chief Engineer (Civil): Planning and Support, Ref No. LG 19/2022 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    
The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Professional Engineer to perform and manage all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications and provide strategic direction in the process. This post is based in Cape Town. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Civil Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification;
• Must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer;
• A minimum of six years post qualification experience required as a Registered Professional Engineer;
• A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

Proven experience in the following:

• Water and sanitation infrastructure forward planning and design;
• Asset management;
• Drafting of tender documents;
• Contract Manage and Contract Law. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Long term infrastructure planning,
• Infrastructure financing, procurement, contract management, maintenance and operational,
• Directorate: Financial and People Management;
• Engineering design and analysis effectiveness;
• Maintain engineering operational effectiveness:
• Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources. 

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Programme and project management;
• Engineering design and analysis;
• Research and developme;
• Legal compliance;
• Technical report writing;
• Creating high performance culture;
• Networking;
• Engineering and professional judgment.

Skills in the following:

• Decision making;
• Team leadership;
• Analytical and creativity;
• Self-management;
• Financial management;
• Customer focus and responsiveness;
• Communication (written and verbal);
• Planning and organising;
• Proven computer literacy;
• Conflict management;
• People management;
• Negotiation, problem solving and analysis;
• Change management; Innovation. 

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R1 058 469 - Grade A (OSD as prescribed).

Closing Date: 20th, June 2022