Chief Engineer (Mechanical): Grade A at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering/BSC Engineering or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Engineering Technologist.
• Six (6) years post qualification experience required as a registered professional engineer. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Perform final review and approval of audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory. Co-ordinate the design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology.
• Monitor current deployed technology and pioneer new engineering services. 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 organisational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect engineering services for the attainment of organisational objectives.
• Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements. Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets.