Chief Engineer - Western Cape Department of Health

Duties

• Development, interpretation and customisation of functional and technical norms and standards.
• Investigate proposals for innovative service delivery mechanisms and undertake feasibility studies.
• Compile briefing documentation and specifications.
• Investigate mechanical engineering installations and equipment, undertake design work and implement corrective measures, where necessary.
• Oversee implementation (construction) and commissioning of mechanical engineering installations in a healthy environment.
• Research/literature studies to keep up with new technologies and procedures including interaction with professional Councils/Boards.

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification:  Engineering degree  (B  Eng/BSC  (Eng).

Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer.

Experience:

Six years post qualification experience is required of which a minimum of  2 years as a registered engineer.

Inherent requirements of the job:

• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel within the  Western  Cape,  and occasionally,  nationally.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• A health science-related post-graduate qualification will be beneficial.
• Extensive experience in and understanding of the design and construction of complex buildings with specific reference to hospitals.
• Proven experience with feasibility studies in terms of life cycle costing of mechanical elements, green building technologies, technical specifications and commissioning principles for both Capital and Maintenance projects.
• Experience with the development of new Functional and Technical Norms and Standards.
• Knowledge of risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience in the preparation of reports, submissions and presentations in English.
• Sound interpersonal and good verbal and written communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

SALARY: R1 058 469 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs)

CENTRE: Head Office, Cape Town