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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
 
Mechanical Engineer Antarctica (approximately 15 months contract) OC 16 /2020
Salary: Total package of R 733 257 per annum (terms and conditions apply)
Centres: Antarctica Sanae Base
 
 
Requirements:
 A National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant comparable qualification, with a minimum of five years post trade experience.
 Competent in mechanical plant maintenance, diagnostics and repairs with proven fault-finding capabilities.
 Preferably have hands-on experience in facility management.
 The incumbent has to be familiar with good workshop practices, correct use of basic workshop tools and an understanding of current work, health and safety policies.
 It would be an advantage if there is experience on earthmoving and material handling equipment, with maintenance management plans as well as all the services that would be found in facilities like hotels or hospitals.
 The incumbent must be computer literate, have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
 
 
Note:
The incumbent will execute duties at the Antarctic Base and adhere to the health, safety and environmental requirements. The successful applicant will spend a full year (December 2020 to February 2022) at SANAE base. There is no option to return to South Africa before February 2022. The ability to work and live with small groups of people is thus essential. Although the base is well-equipped with e-mail, fax and satellite telephone facilities, the applicant has to be self-sufficient and self-motivated. The location may affect both the physical and mental well-being of the incumbent, their family and close relationships. Candidates must be physically fit, mentally strong and prepared for physically challenging and satisfying work. In addition the successful candidates may often be called upon to work long hours in extreme conditions on duties unrelated to their function. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment. Appointment to this position is subject to a rigorous medical examination as well as a psychometric assessment, which will be arranged for at no cost to the applicants.
 
Duties:
 The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance, fault-finding on and repairs of the mechanical and civil services and equipment of our Antarctic Base including the power generators, vehicles, air-conditioning system, refrigeration, water reticulation and waste water systems.
 Operate Caterpillar machines and cargo handling equipment.
 The incumbent will have two diesel mechanics reporting to him and as a team have to perform any additional base related mechanical and civil functions.
 And also be part of a technical team, led by a technical team manager that has to perform any additional base related technical functions.
 Prepare of monthly and annual reports, do stock-takes to order spares and equipment and do other common “non-technical” duties performed by expedition members.
 The incumbent could be tasked to lead and manage the whole technical group at the base.


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Enquiries: Mr. Willem Boshoff Tel: 021 405 9418
For attention: Human Resource Management
 
Closing date: 07 September 2020.
 
· Application must be submitted on a Z83 form with a copy of a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications and ID document in order to be considered, and forwarded for the Director-General, Department of Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to 63 Strand Street, Cape Town.
 
Procedures and information to apply
In cases where procedures and information to apply (instructions) within the PDF advert shows slight differences to the ones outline below. Note that the instructions within the PDF advert supersede the ones outlined below and therefore instructions within the PDF advert should be followed and applied diligently. 
  • All applications must be submitted on a signed Z83 application form (PDF form ca be filled electronically) with a copy of a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications (Matric Certificate must also be attached, ID document, driver’s license (all attached documentation must not be older than six (06 )months) together with the recent curriculum vitae in order to be considered.
  • The National Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
  • It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
  • Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: criminal records; citizenship status; credit worthiness; previous employment (reference checks); and qualification verification.
  • Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the department’s convenience.
  • Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/
  • The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of completion of the NSG Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme Certificate for entry into the SMS. Furthermore, candidates shortlisted for the SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job.
  • Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments.
  • The person appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract.
  • The department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three (03) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.