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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 
 
APPLICATIONS: To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver: Ground floor 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House and for assistance with online applications visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Thusong Centre next to Home Affairs in Maponya Mall. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms Iris Thanjekwayo Tel No: (011) 240 3085 – Recruitment 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 September 2019, 12h00.
 No late applications will be considered. 
 
 
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a Z83, obtainable from any public service department or from website which must be completed in full. Candidates must attach their recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualification/s and ID document (no copies of certified copies allowed, certification should not be more than six months old). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan (Women and people with disabilities will be prioritised). To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to attach certificate of evaluation of foreign qualifications by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. 


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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF ENGINEER AGRICULTURE GRADE A REF NO: REFS/004505 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY: R1 042 827 – R1 265 544 per annum (all-inclusive package) Offer will be based on appropriate and recognisable experience in line with the OSD requirements 
CENTRE: Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus BSc degree (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA in Agricultural Engineering or relevant qualification 6 years’ post qualification experience in technical background advanced engineering technologies applied to agricultural environment is required as a registered Professional Engineer with ECSA Valid drivers’ license. Competencies: Supervisory skills Report writing and project management and financial management skills. 
 
DUTIES: Development of all agriculture infrastructure specifications and implementation thereof. Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory Co-ordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology. Pioneering of new engineering services and management methods Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate Annexure A.doc structures, systems and resources Set engineering maintenance standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct or redirect engineering services for the attainment of organizational objectives. Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources Compile risk logs and manages significant risk according to sound risk management Practice and organizational requirements. Provide technical consulting services for the operation on engineering related matters to minimize possible engineering risks. Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment. Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives. Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services. Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational 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. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms L Dhlamini Tel No: (011) 240 2527