CERTIFICATED ENGINEER: REF NO: 171123/01
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operation
CD: Water Resources Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance SD Mechanical/Electrical Support
(Re-advertisement applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
SALARY: R958 824 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE: Bellville (Western Cape)
REQUIREMENTS:
A National Diploma or BTech in Mechanical or Electrical; or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical fields plus Government Certificate of Competency (Factories). Three (3) to (5) five years’ experience in the application of General Machinery Regulations. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Proven experience and skills in project management. Engineering design and analysis knowledge. Experienced in computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of applicable legislation. Technical report writing skills. Proven skills to create high performance culture. Engineering and professional judgment. People management and negotiation skills.
DUTIES:
- Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and its Regulations. Ensure safe installations.
- Ensure appropriate safe environment including appropriate safety equipment. Instruct remedial measures.
- Ensure implementation of remedial measures. Plan, design, and lead engineering projects.
- Develop cost effective solutions according to standards. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technology.
- Evaluate tender specifications. Ensure through evaluation that planning and design is done according to sound engineering principles and norms and standards and code of practice or in the absence thereof, develop new standards.
- Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
- Ensure knowledge generation and dissemination. Lead and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.
- Provide expert advice on OHS Act and its Regulations. Ensure cost-effective, safe operations.
APPLICATIONS:
Southern Operations (Bellville): Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Department of Water and Sanitation, P.O Box 5501, Walmer, Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha, 6065 or Hand deliver at 50 Heugh Road, Lion Roars Office Park c/o 3rd Avenue and Heugh Road, Walmer.
NOTE:
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. P Barry Tel No: (041) 508 9705/071 861 4913
CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2023
