KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – PROFESSIONAL JOBS

 
 
Post : Engineer (Production) Grade A
(Electrical/Mechanical) - 1 post
Salary : R718,059 per annum (All-inclusive salary package)
Reference: ENG/E&M/HO/290120
Centre : Head Office (Pietermaritzburg)
 
NB. Preference will be given to candidates in the mechanical discipline.
 
 
 
Post : Engineer (Production) Grade A
(Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/ Structural) – 6 posts
Salary : R718,059 per annum (All-inclusive salary package)
Reference: ENG/MR/112020 - Midlands, ENG/NCR/112020 – North Coast
Centre: North Coast Region (Ulundi) - 4 posts and Midlands
Region (Ladysmith) - 2 posts
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree, 3 years post qualification engineering experience, compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer and a valid driver’s licence.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Commensurate with duties applicable to the abovementioned occupation as prescribed in the OSD.
 
 
 
 
 
Post : CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
GRADE A – 3 x posts
Salary : R1,042,827 per annum (All-inclusive salary package)
Reference : CHCPM/HO/112020 (Head Office)
CHCPM/SR/112020 (Southern Region)
CHCPM/NCR/112020 (North Coast Region)
Centre : Head Office - Pietermaritzburg
Southern Region – Pietermaritzburg
North Coast – Ulundi
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate qualification, proof of valid registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager with the SACPCMP, relevant six years’ post registration experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager and a valid driver’s licence.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Commensurate with duties applicable to the abovementioned occupation as prescribed in the OSD.
 
 
 
 
 
Post : Construction Project Manager (Production) Grade A – 2 x posts
Salary : R718,059 per annum (All-inclusive salary package)
Reference : CPM/ NCR/112020 – North Coast
CPM/ER/112020 – Ethekwini Region
Centre: Ethekwini Region (Durban) 1 x post
North Coast (Ulundi) 1 x post
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate National Higher Diploma with a minimum of 4years and six months certified experience Or a B.Tech with a minimum of 4 years certified managerial experience Or a Honours Degree with a minimum of 3 years experience. All qualifications must be in the Built Environment field. A valid driver’s licence and compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Commensurate with duties applicable to the abovementioned occupation as prescribed in the OSD.
 
RECOMMENDATIONS: Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of legislative prescripts governing the Public Service. Managerial experience. Good communication and customer care skills. Knowledge of Project and Programme Management. Computer literacy in MS Office, Windows and AutoCAD Programmes. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Good analytical skills. Sound report writing skills. Organizational skills. Able to work under pressure and excellent knowledge of all relevant aspects related to the post.
 
ENQUIRIES: Dr S Gichia (Tel: 033-355 5534)

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1. DIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Note to applicants:
1.1 The Provincial Administration of KwaZulu-Natal is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities may qualify for relaxed advertisement appointment requirements in terms of driver’s licence, computer literacy, experience and /or any other required competences, provided such is not an inherent requirement of the post and subject to proof of disability being submitted with the application.
 
1.2 Applications must be submitted individually on the prescribed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service department, and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae together with certified copies of qualifications, skills or competencies to substantiate compliance with / adherence to the appointment requirements plus a clear and legible, certified copy of the valid South African bar-coded ID (passports will not be accepted ) and valid South African drivers licence . Copies of copies OR copies on the blank side of the copy will not be accepted. Faxed or electronic copies will not be considered. Candidates are urged to view the guidelines available to all prospective candidates applying for vacant position on the departmental website before completing applications for posts.
 
1.3 Direct your application quoting the reference number of the post you are applying for and the name of the publication in which you saw the advertisement to Director: Human Resource Management Department of Public Works, Private Bag x9142 Pietermaritzburg 3200, for attention Mr SJ Atwaru. Alternatively, applications can be delivered to 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg
 
1.4 Candidates are also advised not to send their applications through registered mail, as the Department will not take responsibility for non-collection thereof. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications assessment for equivalent by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
 
1.5 Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned instructions will be disqualified. Please note that the Department reserves the right not to fill the post. Recommended candidate’s personal information will be subject to vetting prior to an offer of appointment being made. Candidates are expected to be available on the date set for the interviews or they may be disqualified. Should you not have been contacted by this office within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, kindly consider your application being unsuccessful. Please note that further communication shall be restricted to those candidates who will have been shortlisted.
 
1.6 The appointed candidate shall be required to sign a performance agreement. Please note that reference checks and/or confirmation of employment will be done with the current employer and candidates are advised to include references from the current employment to facilitate this. The filling of this post will be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity targets.
 
CLOSING DATE: 26 February 2021