DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your
application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or
https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
CLOSING DATE: 20 NOVEMBER 2023
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation
for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend
interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection
process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should
you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that
technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from
Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861
370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the
enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit
your application before the closing date as no late applications will be
considered.
POST: PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (PRODUCTION LEVEL):
EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO. DOI 129/2023
SALARY : Grade A: R795 147 – R847 221 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade B: R894 042 – R962 292 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade C: R1 020 087 – R1 197 978 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Electrical Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant
qualification; Three years post qualification engineering experience required;
Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional engineer; A valid code
B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Design of
Education Engineering Services (Lighting designs, power reticulation and
distribution MV and LV, Power generation – PV and generators, PA and
Evacuation systems, fire detection systems, nurse call systems, BMS, CCTV
and security systems ); Relevant Built Environment especially regarding
engineering design and analysis in the construction of Education Facilities;
Computer support design of building and services; Programme and project
management; Legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multidisciplinary professional environment; Contract documentation and
administration, act/regulations of Occupation Health & Safety (OHS-Act),
National Building Regulations, SANS Regulations and all relevant built
environment legislation; Public sector procurement; Skills needed: Written and
verbal communication; Research and development; Technical report writing;
Good interpersonal relations, decision making, analytical, team leadership and
financial management; Computer literacy (MS Office, Excel); Ability to work
under pressure.
DUTIES : Design and installation of electrical engineering works for education facilities
in conjunction with other professional disciplines and consulting engineering
firms; Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and
improve efficiency and enhance safety; Co-ordinate tender procedures;
Undertake project leading and investigations; Report on and plan the
maintenance of electrical engineering works; Supervise technical personnel;
Ensure training and development of staff; Implement legal requirements and
standards; Verify documentation compiled by other professional disciplines;
Monitor and control expenditure and report on expenditure and service
delivery; Continuous professional development to keep up with new
technologies and procedures; 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; Ensure
thorough evaluation that planning and design by others are 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: Ensure training and development of
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 utilization; Ensure adherence to regulations and
procedures for procurement and personnel administration; Monitor and control
expenditure; Report on expenditure and service delivery; Research and
development: Continuous professional development to 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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Potgieter at (021) 483 4881