POST 40/159 : ENGINEER PRODUCTION: GRADE A TO C
Directorate: Infrastructure Planning
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
SALARY:
Grade A: R795 147 per annum
Grade B: R 894 042 per annum
Grade C: R1 020 087 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs) (Salary within the range will depend on years of experience in post and professional registration)
CENTRE: Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum educational qualification: University degree in Civil Engineering (B Eng/BSc and 3 years appropriate/recognisable post qualification engineering experienced required. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. Experience: Grade A: At least 3 years appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the relevant qualification e.g. BSc (Eng.). Grade B: At least 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration as a Professional Engineer. Grade C: At least 26 years appropriate/recognisable after registration as a Professional Engineer. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to travel within the Western Cape, and occasionally, nationally. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office). A health-sciences related post-graduate qualification will be beneficial. Experience in and understanding of the design and construction of complex buildings and associated civil and structural infrastructure. Proven experience with feasibility studies in terms of life cycle costing of civil engineering elements, green building technologies, technical specifications and commissioning principles for both Capital and Maintenance projects. Understand how to interpret existing and develop new Functional and Technical Norms and Standards. Knowledge of risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies. Knowledge and experience in terms of fire regulations is a recommendation. Experience in the preparation of reports, submissions and presentations in English and sound interpersonal and good verbal and written communication skills.
DUTIES:
- Development, interpretation and customisation of functional and technical norms and standards.
- Investigate proposals for innovative service delivery mechanisms and undertake feasibility studies.
- Compile briefing documentation and specifications.
- Investigate civil engineering installations, undertake design work and implement corrective measures, where necessary.
- Oversee implementation (design and construction) and commissioning of civil engineering installations.
- Assist in site investigations and preparation of User Asset Management Plans.
- Research/literature studies to keep up with new technologies and procedures including interaction with professional Councils/Boards.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE:
It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference.
ENQUIRIES: Mr G Nevin, email: Graham.Nevin@westerncape.gov.za
CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2023
