About the position
WATER AND SANITATION - TECHNICAL SERVICES - ENGINEERING ASSET MANAGEMENT
PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICER
GMR 2.1 COMPETENT PERSON
TCOE SALARY COMMENCING FROM R1 245 505 TO R1 732 092 PER ANNUM - REF NO: WS 53/25
Requirements:
- BTech or an Engineering degree (preferably Mechanical or Electrical) with a Government Certification of Competence (GCC Factory)
- ECSA registration will serve as an advantage
- At least eight (8) years' practical experience appointed as GMR 2.1 as per General Machinery Regulations
- At least eight (8) years' appropriate maintenance and supervision of machinery experience, involving sound working knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, procedures, best practice and machinery safety
- Ability to lead and think independently; provide machinery safety strategic direction managerial level
- Experience and knowledge of OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 and SAP EHS systems
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Planning and organising skills
- Proficiency and competency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and SharePoint
- A valid driver's licence with own reliable transport and the ability to travel extensively to City sites.
Key performance areas:
- Develop, formulate, implement and manage integrated safety plans / strategies / standards / policies / procedures
- Liaise with the applicable Water and Sanitation Branch
- Manage and monitor, lead, guide, assist, mentor, coach and instruct GMR 2(7)(a) activities, as and when needed
- Manage machinery safety risk identification, assessment and performance management
- Inspect plant and machinery at various water and sanitation sites (treatment plants, pump stations, workshops, etc.) to ensure machinery safety, mandatory statutory inspection and tests, required record-keeping, etc.
Please apply online at [URL Removed] (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.
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Closing date: 11 April 2025
- Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
- Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
- Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
- Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
- Visit our website at [URL Removed]
- No late applications will be considered.
- If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Electrical Engineering
- ISO 14001
- SAP
- MS Office
Desired Accreditations:
- Engineering Council of South Africa
