Control Engineering Technician (Mechanical) Grade A at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Engineering or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. Compulsory registration with the ECSA as an Engineering technician.
• 6 years’ post qualification experience required. The incumbent must have knowledge of the following; Mechanical Installations and principles HR practice & procedures. Administrative procedures. Financial management. 

DUTIES :

• The candidate will be responsible to monitor and control the implementation of the maintenance policy. Troubleshoot and repair problems on the Mechanical equipment and facilities. Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Implement standard operating procedures for the safe and consistent operations of infrastructure. Monitor and control the quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.
• Participate in Relief voyage. Assuming different roles during voyages as required. Invite potential participants to apply for the expedition. Arrange Pre-voyage Planning meetings. Complete all relevant documentation. Plan and coordinate relief voyages, which include: meetings with all stakeholders, liaise with all orders, keep track with appointments, issuing of permits, etc. Monitor and control the compliance of all lifting and handling equipment including the certification of all cranes. Monitor and control the proper and timely maintenance of Caterpillar vehicle fleet.
• Monitor and control the optimal performance and timely maintenance of snow mobiles. Ensure the availability of drivers and dozers for Antarctic operations. Provide inputs into the budgeting process; Compile and submit reports and submissions as required; Provide inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan;
• Provide support in the development, implementation and maintenance of databases. Interact with SCM as a Chief User Clerk to facilitate the appointment of service providers to support the SANAP operations. Monitor the performance of Contractors and Service Providers to ensure adherence to SLA’s or contractual obligations. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures;
• Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters; Keep track with various Scientific projects at the research bases, as well as ship-based research; Research and propose new technologies to improve performance and efficiencies