Overview
Professional Mechanical Engineer/Production level Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Western Cape Department of Health
Closing Date
2025/01/27
Reference Number
WCG
241122-1
Tracking Number
DOI 09/2023 R7
Job Title
Professional Mechanical Engineer (Production level):
Health Infrastructure (IPSS), . DOI 09/2023 R7
Department
Department of Infrastructure
Salary level
OSD
Job Type
Permanent
Location – Country
South Africa
Location – Province
Western Cape
Location – Town / City
CBD – Cape Town
Job Purpose
The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform all aspects of variedinnovativeand complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] in Mechanical engineering; A minimum of 3-years post qualification engineering experience required;
Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional engineer;
Or have submitted with ECSA for Professional registration as a Professional Engineer (proof of payment to be submitted with application) and compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer will then be applicable within 6 months from appointment; A valid code B driving licence.
Key Performance Areas
Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety;
Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects;
Develop cost-effective solutions according to standards;
Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology;
Develop tender specifications;
Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice;
Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards;
Human capital development:
Ensuretraining and developmentof technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice;
Supervise the engineering work and processes;
Administer performance management and development;
Office administration and budget planning:
Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation;
Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration;
Monitor and control expenditure;
Report on expenditure and service delivery;
Research and development:
Continuousprofessional developmentto keep up with new technologies and procedures;
Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise;
Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.
Competencies
Technical knowledge of the following:
Programme andProject Management;
Engineering design and analysis;
Research and development;
Computer-aided engineering applications;
Knowledge oflegal complianceand formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment;
Knowledge of public sector procurement;
Technical report writing;
Creating high performance culture;
Professional judgement;
Networking;
Generic:
Decision making;
Team leadership;
Analytical skills;
Creativity;
Self-management;
Financial Management;
Customer focus and responsiveness;
Communication;
Proven computer literacy (MS Office);
Planning and organising;
Conflict Management;
Problem solvingand analysis;
People Management;
Change Management;
Innovation;
Willingness to travel on a regular basis;
Ability to work under pr…
Title: Professional Mechanical Engineer/Production level
Company: Western Cape Department of Health
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Engineering
