Professional Mechanical Engineer (Production level) Programme / Project Infrastructure Delivery
Government, Public Service
About this role
The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide expert mechanical engineering services for the Directorate Programme/ Project Infrastructure Delivery: General within Chief Directorate: General Infrastructure.
Minimum Requirements
- An appropriate Mechanical Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant qualification
- Three years post qualification engineering experience required
- Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Mechanical); A valid code B driving licence.
- Contract documentation and administration
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and regulations
- National Building Regulations and all relevant built environment legislation
- Decision-making and team leadership
- Financial Management
- Programme and Project Management
- Built environment especially regarding mechanical engineering design and analysis in the construction of office and general buildings and facilities
- Computer supported design of buildings and services
- Design of different mechanical systems, including but not limited to, HVAC, wet services and fire engineering
- Knowledge of legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment
- Problem-solving and analysis
- Knowledge of procurement processes
- Proven computer literacy (MS Office, MS Project, Revit, AutoCAD, engineering applications)
- Written and verbal communication skills
- People Management skills
- Technical report writing skills
- Leadership, communication, organising and teamwork
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Conflict management
- Able to work in a team.
- Grade A: R 914 517 - Grade C : R 1 376 199 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript).
- Note on remuneration: to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc.
- MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed.
- Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.
- All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
- By Recommendation None. Key Performance Areas Planning for success (Initiative, planning and execution)
- Serving proudly together (Communications, Management of human resources and quality of work)
- Financial sustainability and accountability (Acceptance of responsibility and management of financial resources)
- Knowledge management for effective service delivery (Technical skills).
- Planning for success (Initiative, planning and execution)
- Remuneration Grade A: R 914 517 - Grade C : R 1 376 199 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript).
- Notes Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.
- None. Key Performance Areas Planning for success (Initiative, planning and execution)
Responsibilities
- Planning for success (Initiative, planning and execution)
- Serving proudly together (Communications, Management of human resources and quality of work)
- Financial sustainability and accountability (Acceptance of responsibility and management of financial resources)
- Knowledge management for effective service delivery (Technical skills).
