Chief Engineer: Electrical (Grade A) at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

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.

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.