Chief Engineer Grade A

Requirements

Grade 12. An Agricultural engineering degree (BSc / B Eng degree) Six [6] years post qualification experience required as a registered Professional Engineer (Agricultural) Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer Valid drivers’ licence. 3 -year management experience. Knowledge/competencies: Supervisory skills, Programme and project management Engineering. Legal and operation compliance Engineering operational communication Process knowledge and skills Computer – aided engineering applications Creating high performance culture Engineering and professional judgment Technical consulting Research and development Engineering design and analysis knowledge Maintenance skills and knowledge Strategic capability and leadership Problem solving and analysis Decision making Team leadership Financial management Customer focus and responsiveness Engineering operational Communication skills People management Planning and organizing Change management Negotiation skills. Occupational health and safety standards. Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations creativity and leadership skills, problem solving and analysis, people management, Planning and organizing, understanding of policy.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic engineering advice and technical oversight for agricultural and rural infrastructure development. Evaluate and approve technical reports, engineering designs and project implementation plans to ensure compliance with norms, standards and regulatory frameworks. Supervise the implementation, maintenance and rehabilitation of agricultural infrastructure to ensure that projects meet the departmental goals and environmental compliance requirements. Undertake regular field inspections and quality assessments to ensure adherence to project specifications, timelines and financial obligations. Provide professional leadership, mentorship and training of candidate engineers and technical personnel. Manage the sourcing, oversight and performance monitoring external professional service providers (PsP’s)and contractors. Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory Co-ordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology Pioneering of new engineering services and management methods Maintain engineering operational effectiveness Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources Set engineering maintenance standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct or redirect engineering services for the attainment of organizational objectives Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources Compile risk logs and manages significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements Provide technical consulting services for the operation on engineering related matters to minimize possible engineering risks Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organizational principles Allocate, control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organizational needs 334 and requirements Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. Compile reports and manage project budgets.

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Notes

Please Note: On the Subject Line of your E-mail, Indicate the Correct Name of the Post and the Reference Number include the Department, also Use the correct E-mail. All Attachments for Online Submission Must Include the Z83 Form and Updated Curriculum Vitae Only be in PDF Format, also as One Document. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Compliance: It is compulsory to fill all fields on the New Amended Z83 Form (81/971431) as prescribed with effect 01 January 2021, part of declaration must be signed, dated and initialed only on the first page. The Form is obtainable at any Public Service Departments and DPSA Website, www.dpsa.gov.za. Part A the applicant(s) must indicate the correct advertised Post name and Centre, Reference number. The Z83 Form must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae with full personal details, qualifications current and previous experience must be listed in date’s order, with relevant requirements of the post including three (3) names of contactable referees. Part B, C and D applicant must provide sufficient information relevant to the post applying for. Parts B, C and E fields for date of birth, work permit, business interest and preferred language, current study can be left blank if they don’t apply to you. Part E, F and G may not be fill if your CV already has the updated information. Applicant can skip experience section, but Part F is compulsory to be completed if you are seeking re-employment into the Public Service. Please note: It is a responsibility of a Person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) only when shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidate(s) for post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. NB: Senior Management Pre-entry Programme Certificate: No applicant shall be recommended for appointment without producing a Certificate of completion (Nyukela) as a mandatory requirement obtainable via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. Failure to submit the requested information will result not being considered. NOTE: All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. NB: All shortlisted candidates including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applications received after the closing date will, as a rule not be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicant(s) previous background/reference checks will be verified through contactable referees. Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits, asset records, qualifications verification and vetting. The successful candidate will enter into an annual performance agreement. The candidate annually will be requested to disclose his/her financial interest. The Department reserves the 335 right not to make appointment. Applicant requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. NB: Communication and Correspondence will be limited to short- listed candidates only. If you have not heard from us within six (6) months after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT-POSTS