About the position
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Deputy Site Manager: Operations based in the Northern Cape
This position is responsible of the overall site management of the Karoo to ensure the availability and reliability of the infrastructure required to keep the radio telescope operating 24 hours every day
Qualification:
- National Diploma in Engineering with a minimum 10 years
- Engineering with a minimum 8 years experience in Operations & Maintenance environment OR a Degree in experience (Electrical or Mechanical)
- Professional registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) within the Building Environment (eligible)
- Meets Minimum Qualification to be appointed as GMR 2(1) - Competent Person (c) or (d) as per the Regulation
- Engineering Management Qualification (advantageous)
Experience:
- 8 to 10 years of related experience post-completion of the appropriate qualification
- A proven experience in an infrastructure development & construction (Roads, Electrical & mechanical, HVAC, water systems etc.) * OR
- A proven experience in infrastructure operations & maintenance environment of the similar equipment (Roads, Buildings, Two Way Radio Systems, Fibre, Electrical & mechanical systems, HVAC, Borehole water systems, etc.)
- Experience in working on high-voltage or medium-voltage equipment and applicable switching procedures.
- At least 4 years management or supervisory experience.
Knowledge:
- High or Medium Voltage Switching procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of South African National Standards (SANS) for power supply and distribution
- Good understanding of South African construction industry legislation
- Thorough understanding of South African government legislation (PPPFA, PFMA, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Management Act, Construction Industry Board Act and regulations, National Water Act, WUL, Minerals & Petroleum Resources Development Act amongst others)
- Good understanding of public sector supply chain management legislation and the implementation thereof Building Management System (BMS) operations & maintenance
Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful.
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Desired Skills:
- Infrastructure development
- Roads
- Buildings
- Two Way Radio Systems
- High-voltage or medium-voltage equipment
