Director: Mechanical Engineering

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of NQF 7 in Mechanical Engineering as recognised by the SAQA. A minimum of 5 years' experience at a middle or Senior managerial level in mechanical engineering field. Registration as a Professional Engineer Mechanical with the Engineering Council of South Africa.
• Knowledge: Mechanical Engineering best practice. Extensive knowledge of all mechanical engineering aspects of the building and construction environment, Public Finance Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management.
• Skills: Ability to undertake critical review/analysis and provide technical advice, Ability to maintain integrity of confidential information, financial administration, Effective verbal communication, Advanced technical report writing, Numeracy, Computer literacy, Organisation and planning, Relationship management, Programme and project management, Problem solving skills, Decision making skills, Motivational skills, Negotiation skills. Personal Attributes: Analytical thinking, Innovative, Creative, Solution orientated – ability to design ideas without direction, Ability to work under stressful situations, Ability to communicate at all levels, People orientated, Reliable, highly motivated. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirement.

DUTIES

• Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of mechanical engineering related policies, guideline and professional standards: Develop evaluation criteria that will serve to measure progress and effectiveness of departmental mechanical 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 minimize 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 mechanical 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 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.