34009434 - Chief Technologist

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Manages, controls and monitors the performance and conduct of staff.

• Manages and controls finances by preparing and motivating for acceptance of the division’s maintenance and housekeeping budgets, monitoring costs, taking corrective action where necessary.

• Undertakes administration and liaison functions in accordance with Batho Pele principles e.g. ensuring completion of all necessary documentation including I.O.D. forms, insurance claims, incident reports etc.

• Plans and organises the systematic maintenance and repairs of all steel reticulation, trunk mans, and reservoirs and pump stations.

• Monitors all work to ensure that it is completed in accordance with contract drawings and specifications.

• Provides engineering expertise for all site maintenance and emergency work.

• Reviews and makes recommendations for improving work methods and specifications.

• Liaises with other engineering bodies to exchange technical ideas and information.

• Deputises for Manager: Construction.

Competencies:

• Planning.

• Attention to detail.

• Organisational awareness.

• Design.

• Project management.

• Construction.

• Service delivery orientation.

• Communication.

• Cognitive ability.

• Learning orientation.

• Accountability and ethical conduct.

• Coaching and mentoring.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NQF Level 7) in Civil Engineering.

• Registered as a Professional Civil Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

• Valid motor vehicle driving license.

• 5 Years relevant post registration experience.

• Computer Literacy.