Chief Engineer, Grade A at Limpopo Department of Education

Key Performance Areas

• Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles 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.
• Maintain engineering operational effectiveness. Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate - 111 - 2010#0601#OSD ENGINEERS AND RELATED (Annexure A) (Updated 20 July 2011).doc 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 (c) Governance Allocate. control. monitor and report on all resources.
• Compile risk logs and manages 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. Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations. in support of individual development plans. operational requirements and return on investment.
• Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives. Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services. Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives.
• Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects. Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organizational principles. Allocate. control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.
• Manage the development. motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organizational needs and requirements.Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.

Prerequisites

• An engineering qualification (B Engineering / BSc in Engineering) at NQF level 07 as recognised by SAQA. Six 6 years’ relevant experience post qualification. Valid Registration with professional Engineer - ECSA. Valid driver’s license except for people living with disabilities.

Person Profile

Core & Process Competencies:

• People Management and Empowerment. Programme & Project Management. Financial Management. Change Management. Knowledge Management. Client orientation & Customer focus. Problem Solving & Analysis. Communication. Functional computer literacy.

Knowledge & skills:

• National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations. Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.South African Schools Act of 1996, Regulations and Guidelines