Principal Professional Officer Competent at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• BTech or an Engineering degree (preferably Mechanical) with a Government Certificate of Competence
• Professional registration will serve as an advantage
• At least eight (8) years’ appropriate maintenance and supervision of machinery experience, involving sound working knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, procedures, best practice and machinery safety at managerial level
• Demonstrated experience in safety management systems, with knowledge of and experience in OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 and SAP EHS systems will serve as an advantage
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead and think independently; provide machinery safety strategic direction; and effectively and efficiently organise, analyse, set goals, administer, guide, integrate and implement systems, plans, standards and procedures
• Proficiency and competency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and SharePoint
• A valid driver’s licence with own reliable transport and the ability to travel extensively to City sites.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop, formulate, implement and manage integrated safety plans / strategies / standards / policies/ procedures
• Liaise with the applicable Water and Sanitation Branch Management and monitor, lead, guide, assist, mentor, coach and instruct GMR 2(7)(a) activities, as and when required
• Manage machinery safety risk identification, assessment and performance management
• Inspect plant and machinery at various water and sanitation sites (treatment plants, pump stations, workshops, etc.) in order to ensure machinery safety, mandatory statutory inspection and tests, required. record keeping, etc.