Mechanical Engineering/Technologist

• Formal engineering qualification (BSc Mechanical Engineering/ BTech Mechanical Engineering)
• Registration (or eligibility to be registered) with the Engineering Council of SA as a Candidate Engineer.
• Minimum of 3 to 4 years’ experience in engineering /infrastructure management.

• Assist the Mechanical Asset Manager to lead and manage all activities of the section that result in optimal lifecycle performance of the specifics category of assets.
• Assist the Asset Manager to develop, compile, execute and manage the section business plan that supports the departmental and divisional business plan.
• Assist the Asset Manager to develop and maintain generic standards for asset performance and availability, maintenance regimes, rates of deterioration, lifespan, etc.
• Provide and update plans and costs for the management of each asset, for incorporation into the integrated Asset Management Plan
• Manage and lead the process relating to the review and improvement of standards and specifications for the asset category.
• Manage asset assessors and maintenance staff in:

• Manage, specify and review improvements to design specifications, operating and maintenance regimes.
• Review and approve specification and design of new assets to ensure lifecycle performance is adequately addressed.
• Assist Asset Manager to develop and prepare annual budget for Category Asset Management, and practice financial management and control.
• Assist Asset Manager to manage the development of staff by monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring, career path and succession planning.
• Initiate and lead Category asset Management related projects.
• Direct and lead technical advances and world class expertise for the category of asset.
• Effective management and monitoring the sections budget to ensure actual expenses against budgeted amount and delegate action on vacancies.
• Create and encourage a culture of teamwork, and achievement, through the application of frequent feedback and communication with staff and promote employment equity.

• Specification, design, operation, and maintenance of the asset category
• Financial and economic principles, including life cycle costing.
• Condition assessment and performance measurement techniques and evaluation
• Asset rehabilitation technology
• Principles of plant maintenance and reliability.
• Principles of asset management

• Customer service
• Critical evaluation
• Decision making
• Planning, and organizing
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• People management
• Self-management
• Conceptual thought and well developed analytical and coordinating skills
• Problem solving
• Project management planning principles, tools and techniques
• Networking skills
• Spatial analysis and interpretation

• Technical proficiency.
• Problem solving skills.
• Attention to details
• Communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Adaptability.
• Organizational skills.
• Project and Asset Management awareness.
• Proactive attitude.
• Ethical standards.
• Mentorship ability.
• Safety consciousness.

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