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DIRECTOR: MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
(CHIEF DIRECTORATE: ENGINEERING SERVICES)
SALARY
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R819 126 all inclusive salary package (level 13)
Pretoria
240415/04
Masters degree in Engineering. Ten (10) years post qualification experience
required as a registered professional Engineer. Compulsory registration with
ECSA as professional Engineer. Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA
and Treasury Regulations is highly recommended. Project planning and
management. Proven strategic management and leadership skills. Excellent
administrative and organisational skills. Good verbal and written
communication skills. Computer literacy in MS Office software (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Outlook). The ability to work independently as well as under
pressure for extended periods. A valid driver’s license and the willingness to
travel as necessary.
Providing strategic leadership and effective management in the Directorate:
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering; Managing the specialist functions in
the mechanical/electrical engineering field required for the design of all
projects for the development and rehabilitation/refurbishment of water
resources infrastructure. Optimizing appropriate design and costeffectiveness of new projects as well as betterments / alterations /
decommissioning of existing water infrastructure including risk management;
Evaluating, editing and authorising all designs, reports, engineering drawings
and specifications; Providing professional and technical advice as well as
mechanical/electrical engineering support services within the Directorate as
well as to other directorates and organizations; Providing project/programme
management during the implementation phase including supervision,
contract administration and management of all aspects of the projects;
Keeping abreast with the latest developments in the fields of
mechanical/electrical engineering and formulating new policies and
standards to reflect the latest trends; Managing consulting engineers, and
the accompanying contract administration and resolution of claims;
Mentoring and training Engineers and Technicians; Managing administrative,
financial and personnel-related functions.
Mr TA Thobejane, tel. (012) 336-7869
Please forward your applications quoting the reference number to: The
Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X 350, Pretoria, 0001 or
hand deliver at the Continental Building, cnr Visagie and Bosman Streets,
Continental Building. For attention: Ms L Van Wyk