Director: Civil/Structural Engineering at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

SALARY:

• R 1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services).
• CENTRE: Head Office (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum undergraduate qualification NQF 7 in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years at MMS/SMS experience in Civil/Structural engineering field.
• Minimum certificate of entrance to SMS Registration with Engineering Council South Africa.
• Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements.

Knowledge:

• Public Finance Management Act; National Environmental Management Act; Environmental Conservation Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Technical knowledge of the civil engineering industry; SANS codes of practice for civil engineering projects; Civil engineering industry manuals, guidelines and standards Best practices within the civil engineering industry; procurement directives and guidelines.

Skills:

• Ability to undertake critical review/analysis and provide technical advice; Financial administration; Organisation and planning; Relationship management; Programme and project management; Interpersonal and diplomacy skills; Problem solving skills; Decision making skills; Motivational skills; Conflict resolution; Negotiation skill.

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical thinking; Innovative; Solution orientated – ability to design ideas without direction; Ability to work under stressful situations; Ability to communicate at all levels; People orientated.

DUTIES:

• Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of Civil/Structural engineering related policies, guideline and professional standards.
• Develop evaluation criteria that will serve to measure progress and effectiveness of departmental Civil/Structural engineering operations.
• Develop and maintain professional best practice parameters and quality standards and manuals and guideline on professional standards.
• Monitor and ensure the implementation and continuous adherence to policies and procedures, as well as professional and industry-specific standards and regulations.
• Provide technical consulting services for the operation on engineering related matters to minimise possible engineering risks. Manage the design, planning and implementation of engineering projects.
• Perform audits on engineering designs and approve according to design principles or theory. Manage design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology.
• Analyse technology, resources and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects. Oversee production, quality assurance, quality control, testing and maintenance as required.
• Verify compliance with plans, industry and project standards, building codes, legal requirements and more. Monitor progress against project schedules and budgets and recommend allocation of resources as required to accomplish goals.
• Manage the maintenance of 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 to ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to departmental goals to direct or redirect engineering services.
• Manage Civil/Structural engineering operations budget. Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment.
• Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational 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 Civil/Structural Engineering Directorate. Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations.
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the Directorate and report on progress as required. Manage performance and development of employees. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Monitor the budget and expenditures for the Directorate.