The legal mandate and core business of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) are to manage, protect and conserve South Africa’s environment and natural resources. The mandate is informed by section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996), which affords everyone the right to (a) an enviro...
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Must be in possession of a Trade Certification (Millwright) or a National Diploma or Degree in Electro/Mechanical Engineering or relevant comparable qualification, with a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant post years post trade / qualification experience.
A Wireman’s licence will be advantageous.
Competent in electrical and mechanical plant maintenance, diagnostics and repairs with proven fault-finding capabilities.
Experience with pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pipe fitting, plumbing, hydraulics, refrigeration, air conditioning.
Experience in diesel engine maintenance; and plant, factory or building maintenance management.
Good understanding of basic PLC programming and fault finding;
variable speed drives (VSD) and Servo drives;
electrical fault finding and panel design (From 24VDC up to 400VAC);
HMI Programming and fault finding; and Electrical schematics.
The incumbent has to be familiar with good workshop practices, including an understanding of current work health and safety policies.
The incumbent must be computer literate, have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
Duties:
The incumbent will be responsible for providing maintenance, and repairs of the electrical, mechanical and civil services and equipment at the SANAE facility.
Must ensure the efficient maintenance, service ability and operation of the electrical, mechanical and civil equipment.
Perform daily routine checks on the equipment to ensure all is operational.
Troubleshoot and maintain equipment to ensure that all equipment runs efficiently.
Execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities as per schedules.
Physically monitor and control of the facility processes.
Ensure the service ability of all additional base related technical systems and equipment.
Prepare monthly reports on all work performed, conditions of electrical and mechanical equipment, and spares utilised or required.
Analyse previous electro-mechanical technician (Millwright) reports and prepare program of action.
Conformance with environmental and safety requirements.
All applications must be submitted on a signed new Z83 application form (click bold underlined text to download PDF form) accompanied by a recent detailed curriculum vitae to be considered.
Please note that should you not use the newly amended Z83 and completed, initialed and signed in full,
the department reserves the rights to disqualify your application.
Applications may be forwarded to: The Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to 63 Strand Street, Cape Town, 8000.
Marked for attention: Human Resources Management.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification
Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
The National Department Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: criminal records; citizenship status; credit worthiness; previous employment (reference checks); social media checks, and qualification verification.
Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the department’s convenience.
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