Snr Technical Assessor Pretoria, R450k pa neg.

 

Our client in the Built Environment and has a vacancy for a Senior Technical Assessor.  Their primary business is to guide and evaluate projects of certification through evaluation and testing process to ensure that client (processes, products, systems, services, etc.) meet fit for purpose criteria.  The group has a reporting line to the Department of Public Works

 

Qualifications, skills and experience:

·        Must have a BEng or BTech degree in the field of construction, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, architecture or building physics.

·        Three years; relevant working experience is required.

·        Demonstrated high levels of technical ability and understanding of “Standards” principles and techniques.

·        Project management experience.

·        Two years of “Standards” experience in addition to the above.

·        Must have knowledge South African Building regulations and codes.

·        Knowledge of South African Bureau of Standards Codes and Standards.

·        High levels of technical skill required with regard to evaluation processes.

·        Guide project through from receipt of application from client to Board approval of certificate.

·        Analytical thinking.

·        Convey technical information to a non-technical audience.

·        Technical report writing skills.

 

Key responsibilities:

·        Guide and evaluate projects in the certification process for the client by:

o   Determining suitable criteria for evaluation and certification.

o   Technically evaluating the innovative aspects.

o   Arranging necessary tests relevant to certification.

o   Identifying relevant specification of construction products, building systems or building and construction materials in a technical framework.

o   Completing a “Standards” certificate process, which through the World Federation of Technical Assessment Organisations (WFTAO), is an internationally-accepted descriptive technical document that declares the certified subject fit-for-purpose when used as specified in the “Standards” certificate.

·        Ascertain the fit-for-purpose status of a client’s product, process, systems, services, etc. through technical evaluation, testing and assessment.

·        Determine suitable, creative and innovative testing systems in the evaluation, testing and assessment process.

·        Execute and supervise project work on behalf of clients – shepards a technical evaluation through various phases (of evaluating / testing / assessment, etc.) to the ultimate issuing of “Standards” certificate.

·        Ensure that technical reports are of a high standard and high quality for the dissemination of information in a technical environment so that the credibility of the certification process is maintained.

·        Ensure that the necessary steps/processes involved in the certification process are followed as set down by “Standards” requirements.

·        Undertake evaluation or assessment processes on project management principles – ensuring that all processes are completed within the specified budget, brief and timeframe.

 

Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company.

 

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position.

Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za

Please send a detailed CV in Word format + a recent pic directly to us.  PLEASE DO NOT ANY SEND CERTIFICATES!

 

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Technical Manager, Pretoria, R neg. Requirements: • B.Eng degree with at least 10 years’ experience. • Hands-on knowledge of analog electronics is a requirement. • In depth understanding of technical specifications (electronics) is vital. • Experience and knowledge with regard to mechanical and electronic design will be an advantage. • Experience with regard to the planning and organising of field tests is a definite requirement. • Project management knowledge and experience will be an advantage. • Work in a team and communicate well, both verbally and using electronic media. • Provide technical leadership through leading by example and analysis. • Work under pressure. • Willing to travel. • South African Citizenship is a key requirement for this position as a Security clearance to “Secret” level is required. Responsibilities: • Provide technical leadership with regard to technology development projects. • Calculate and stipulate technical performance parameters and provide plans to test these parameters. These tests may be laboratory evaluations, simulations and/or field tests. • Generate technical documentation which stipulates technical parameters to be tested and test methods to be used. • Generate regular progress reports to the customer which list technical highlights as well as technical problems and propose methods to solve these. • Liaise with customers on a technical level and exchange technical documents with customers. • Advise customers on optimum technical solutions to be implemented and advise technology funding partners on best methods to proceed regarding research and development. • Assist team members in setting up of hardware and testing of hardware. Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company. Instructions Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position. Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Application: mat@engineeringjobs.org.za Please send a detailed CV in Word format together with your academic results directly to us. Visit our website http://www.engineeringjobs.org.za/index.php/candidates/vacancies on a regular basis for new positions listed.

Principal Technician, Pretoria, R neg. Requirements: • Minimum S4 with 6 years’ experience in software (C++) and firmware development. • Knowledge of IRIG telemetry processes will be an advantage. • Proficient in Windows 7 and Office 2010. • Prepared to travel on flight tests in and out of the country. • Able to work in a team environment. • Drivers licence. • Ability to deal with pressure. • South African Citizenship is a key requirement for this position as a Security clearance to “Secret” level is required. Responsibilities: • Experience in database management. • Proficient in software development in C++. • Proficient in Matlab. • Assist in the integration of telemetry into the various products in the group. • Attend flight tests to assist in integration of telemetry systems/subsystems. • Man and operate a telemetry ground station to deliver telemetry information to the client to achieve a successful test. • Set up and manage the Oracle database for telemetry frame structures. Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company. Instructions Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position. Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Application: mat@engineeringjobs.org.za Please send a detailed CV in Word format together with your academic results directly to us. Visit our website http://www.engineeringjobs.org.za/index.php/candidates/vacancies on a regular basis for new positions listed.

Engineering Manager (Training Academy), Pretoria, R800k pa neg.

 

Requirements:

·        Engineering degree preferably in electronic, mechanical or aerodynamics field.

·        A minimum of 10 years engineering design experience – preferably in a high tech product development environment (lecturer experience also suitable).

·        Actively participated in the recruitment process of engineers.

·        Broad technical engineering background with a good understanding of the product development process.

·        A passion to help grow and develop people.

·        A desire to see understudies succeed.

·        People orientated.

·        Willing to impart extensive knowledge to others.

·        Able to train and mentor engineering staff.

·        Structured and goal driven.

·        Patient and thorough.

·        Able to generate training documentation.

·        Able to fully complete activities.

·        South African Citizenship is a key requirement for this position as a Security clearance to “Secret” level is required.

 

Responsibilities:

·        Manage, control, forecast and report on all financial aspects of the Group.

·        Performance contract and bi annual appraisal of all staff.

·        Ensure projects executed within budget.

·        Assist HR in recruitment of bursars, interns and engineering pipeline candidates; includes interviewing possible candidates, attending career fairs and youth career programmes around the country, etc.

·        Assist in SAWomEng activities as determined by HR.

·        Presentations to company visitors and funding resources.

·        Promote role of group within company and in the wider environment.

·        Facilitate succession planning in Engineering.

·        Constant liaison with Engineering Group Managers to ensure all aspects of training centre are in line with other groups requirements.

·        Ensure Intern “curriculum” is adhered to and continually relevant to the company.

·        Generate, staff, monitor and ensure execution of Intern projects according to company’s best practice.

·        Ensure suitable technical mentors available for participation in all Intern projects.

·        Ensure mentors assigned to all Interns, new staff and others.  Ensure mentorship process is followed correctly within engineering.

·        Provide mentorship to engineering employees.

 

Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company.

 

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position.

Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za

Please send a detailed CV in Word format together with your academic results directly to us.

 

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Control Systems Engineer, Pretoria, R neg.

 

Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering.

·        Courses in feedback control systems.

·        Experience in using Matlab and C.

·        Must be able to work with people in a project team.

·        Must have a desire to work in the field of feedback control systems.

·        Should have a passion for aerospace work.

·        South African Citizenship is a key requirement for this position as a Security clearance to “Secret” level is required.

 

Responsibilities:

·        Derive mathematical models of missile subsystems.

·        Generate simulation model software for missile systems and subsystems.

·        Evaluate missile system performance using simulation programmes.

·        Write documentation on the work performed.

·        May be required to attend flight tests.

·        May be required to do presentations on work done.

·        Overtime may be expected from time to time.

 

Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company.

 

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position.

Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za

Please send a detailed CV in Word format together with your academic results directly to us.

 

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Engineering Mentors x 4 (3>5 year contract), Pretoria, R neg.

 

Our client in the Defence industry is looking for four (4) retired engineers who are passionate about the development of future engineers, who will act as Electronic/Mechanical Engineering mentors to a pipeline of science, engineering and technology candidates.  You will be responsible to support and grow the development of pipeline candidates and initiatives for future engineers within the group.

 

Requirements:

·        A Bachelor’s degree in electronic or mechanical engineering.

·        Extensive engineering experience.

·        Extensive knowledge of engineering design, system engineering tools and engineering projects.

·        Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.

·        A valid driver’s license.

·        Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.

·        Ability to delegate projects to junior engineers.

·        Good communication skills.

·        Good presentation skills.

·        Ability to travel nationally.

·        Flexible working hours can be arranged.

·        SA Citizenship is required for this position.

 

Responsibilities:

·        Attract and support the development of high calibre engineering bursars.

·        Participate in outreach initiatives for SET pipeline students and school visits.

·        Act as a mentor to junior engineers and students.

·        Develop and coordinate a structured vacation training programme in partnership with group’s engineers.

·        Support the development and skills in the following:

o   Digital and analogue design including:

§  In complex, high-speed digital design.

§  Programmable logic design using VHDL.

§  Simulations to verify design functions.

§  Schematic capture.

o   Exposure to debugging and verification, which entails:

§  Use of state-of-the-art equipment to debug designs.

§  Formal functional verification.

§  Formal acceptance testing.

§  System and sub-system integration.

§  Complete acceptance test reports.

o   Configuration and quality management;

o   Technical report writing and presentation skills; and

o   Induction into the engineering career in the defence industry.

·        Provide junior engineers with opportunities to work on real projects.

·        Assist with career development of candidate engineers.

 

Offer

Salaries will be calculated according to qualifications and applicable experience.

Medical Aid and Pension Fund.

 

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position.

Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za

Please send a detailed CV (no certificates) in Word format together with a recent pic directly to us.

 

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Metallurgical Engineer: Titanium Powder Processing (x2), Pretoria, R neg.

 

Our client is looking for a Metallurgical Engineer with a research background specialising in Titanium Powder.  They are doing research in the consolidation of titanium powder into products.  Two positions are available for metallurgical engineers who want to participate in developing and industrialising processes for converting titanium powder into large basic shapes and near-net shape products.

 

Requirements

·        A Master’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering (Physical Metallurgy) or Materials Engineering with strong metal processing background.  A Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering may be considered if the candidate can provide evidence of a solid metallurgical and metal processing background and experience.

·        The candidate must have an established understanding of structure/property relationships of metals, preferably also of metal powders.

·        Relevant research and development experience.

·        The following will serve as strong recommendations:

o   Experience in powder metallurgy, especially of light metals.

o   Design and development of metal-to-product conversion processes.

o   Experience of or familiarity with metallic materials manufacturing methods.

o   Knowledge and experience of materials characterisation methods.

o   Experience in an industrial metal processing environment.

o   Strong mathematical skills related to metal process modelling

·        An individual with a passion for research, development and implementation of technologies, good problem solving abilities and well-developed innovative thinking skills.

·        Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally within own team or group, as well as with fellow researchers in other areas and external stakeholders.

·        An individual who is able to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

 

Responsibilities

·        Joint research and development on process and product technologies with metallurgical and mechanical engineering researchers and technologists.

·        Process selection and up-scaling of processes for consolidation of titanium powder into products.

·        Industrialisation of the selected titanium processing technologies.

 

Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company.

 

Offer

Salaries will be calculated according to qualifications and applicable experience.

Medical Aid and Pension Fund.

 

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position.

Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za

Please send a detailed CV (no certificates) in Word format together with a recent pic directly to us.

 

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Hardware & Firmware Engineer, Pretoria, R neg.

 

My client with local and international ties in the Defence Industry is looking for a Hardware Firmware Engineer.  This team provides a well-balanced portfolio of capabilities to perform research and development and knowledge applications.  It has the technological innovation required for detection, tracking, measurement, identification and countermeasures for sensors operating in the microwave spectrum.  You will get opportunities to work on projects within the local and international defence environment.  If you revel in a fast paced deadline driven environment then this will be a fantastic opportunity to expand your career in the defence industry.  This is a great opportunity to be part of an already highly successful team of engineers that daily work on finding answers to questions that have never been asked before.  You will be responsible for requirement analysis, architectural design, verification and validation and systems engineering management of hardware-based systems.

 

 

Requirements:

·        A minimum of a BEng (preferably a MEng) degree in Electronic Engineering.

·        Although not essential, work experience in a digital design environment will be advantageous.

·        Formal/informal training or experience in VHDL will be advantageous.

·        Formal/informal training or experience in MATLAB will be advantageous.

·        Computer literacy, using of spreadsheets and word processing software.

·        Knowledge of software used in a hardware design environment will be advantageous.

·        SA Citizenship is a pre-requisite as a Security Clearance is required for this position.

 

Responsibilities:

·        Interpretation of requirements and specifications:

o   Interpret user requirement,

o   Generate detailed item-development specifications,

o   Generate acceptance test plans,

o   Generate acceptance test reports.

·        Digital and analogue design:

o   Be involved in complex, high-speed digital design,

o   Use VHDL to develop code for programmable logic,

o   Do simulations to verify design functions,

o   Do schematic capture.

·        Debugging and verification:

o   Use state-of -the-art equipment to debug designs,

o   Do formal functional verification,

o   Do formal acceptance testing,

o   Be involved in system and sub-system integration,

o   Complete acceptance test reports.

·        Generation of data packs and design documentation:

o   Be involved in the generation of manufacturing data packs,

o   Generate design documentation,

o   Enter data into data-management system.

 

Personal Attributes:

·        The ideal person would be enthusiastic and a self-motivated individual.

·        He/she would have to take ownership of a project and take initiative in his/her position.

·        He/she would have good communication skills and be expected to grow effective relationships with specific clients.

·        He/she would have a sense of urgency and a track record to deliver on brief, on budget and on time.

·        He/she would have the ability to make decisions and would have excellent writing skills. Communication skills, mainly fluency in English, are important, as he/she needs to interact and liaise with clients and staff members on a daily basis.

·        An ability to work well under pressure, as well as to work as part of a team is essential.

·        The successful candidate would be willing to work in a military research environment that serves both local and international clients and stakeholders.

 

Offer

Salaries will be calculated according to qualifications and applicable experience.

Medical Aid and Pension Fund.

 

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position.

Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za

Please send a detailed CV (no certificates) in Word format together with a recent pic directly to us.

 

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Software Developer, Pretoria, R pa neg.

Please attach your full academic record together with your CV when applying for this position.

 

Requirements:

·        BEng Computer or Electronic, preferably a M.Eng.

·        2 - 5 years industry exposure.

·        Analysis of software requirements.

·        Embedded software design and implementation.

·        Excellent C++ knowledge and development experience.

·        Excellent windows and .NET knowledge.

·        Experience in software design development and testing.

·        Experience with windows driver and low-level code implementation.

·        Interpersonal communication.

·        Software quality assurance processes.

·        Communication protocols.

·        Principles of secure systems.

·        Experience with Linux.

 

Responsibilities:

The position comprises of windows software development:

 

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position.

Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za

Please send a detailed CV in Word format together with your academic results directly to us.

 

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Competence Area Manager Planning Support Systems, Pretoria, R950k pa neg.

 

Our client has a challenging position for a Competence Area Manager (CAM) in the Planning Support Systems competence area.  This group focuses on urban & regional planning and sustainable human settlements, including functional regions and settlements; socio-ecological resilience and vulnerability; planning processes and instruments; urban growth simulation; remote sensing; social facility guidelines and space requirements; accessibility analysis and typology development; integrated settlement design for sustainability; housing and urban development options; planning and design of safer communities and resource-efficient technology alternatives including appropriate water and sanitation technologies.  As a member of the Built Environment leadership team, the Competence Area Manager will provide leadership and direction to the competence area in collaboration with its engineers, technologists and scientists.  This position is based in Pretoria.

 

Qualifications, skills and experience:

·            A Master’s degree in a relevant science or engineering domain although a Doctoral degree would be preferred.

·            At least 5 years’ leadership and management experience of professionals (including all aspects of science, financial, HR, and logistics management).

·            Minimum of 10 years’ experience in research.

·            Evidence of substantive training in leadership and/or business management.

·            Preferably registered with professional body.

·            Experience in financial, HR, and business mechanisms and processes (preferably within CSIR).

·            Insight into science and technology of the competence area to provide guidance on research direction.

·            Must have publications track records.

·            Appropriate national and international scientific engagement among peers.

·            Interpersonal communication skills.

·            Excellent people skills.

·            Excellent team player.

·            Communication and presentation skills.

·            Extensive report-writing skills.

·            Skills and experience in scientific project leadership.

 

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management

·            Contributing to the operating unit (OU) research strategy in conjunction with Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Leadership.

·            Providing and coordinating strategic leadership within the competence area, and providing inputs at OU level.

·            Member of management team with management team responsibilities and accountability.

·            Motivating and leading research groups and individual researchers to deliver on the OU research strategy.

·            Effective and mature management of professionals.

·            Ensuring staff development, strategic human capital development (HCD) (profiles, capacity and development) to advance individual researchers through their research careers.

·            Ensuring demographic transformation of the competence area.

·            Performance management.

·            Staff authorisations.

·            Effective communication and motivation of staff.

·            Ensuring implementation of quality initiatives.

Business

·            In line with the OU strategy, and in conjunction with SET Leadership, constructing and implementing a business plan for the operation, sustainable growth and robustness of the competence area (including strategy, goals, mission, HR, finances) and ensuring that the competence area remains a national leader in its field, with

·            international recognition.

·            Implementation and compliance with appropriate financial and business systems.

·            Alignment of competence area strategic objectives with those of the OU.

·            Business development.

·            Strategic stakeholder interaction (competence-aligned stakeholders and clients) and liaison with external stakeholders, together with Strategic Relationships Manager and SET Leadership.

·            Financial sustainability of the competence area.

Research and Research Investment

·            Contributing to OU research strategy development and implementing appropriate components of research strategy.

·            Contributing to strategic investment goal setting and development of a research strategy for the competence area.

·            Proposing, planning and implementing Parliamentary Grant and other grant-funded projects.

·            Ensuring high-quality SET expertise, development of appropriate SET capacity and profiles.

·            Ensuring SET outputs (SET productivity) and quality.

·            Responsibility for managing families of research groups.

·            Establishing and servicing strategic alliances (institutional) according to research and development (R&D) strategy (with SET leadership).

 

Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company.

 

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position.

Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za

Please send a detailed CV in Word format + a recent pic directly to us.  PLEASE DO NOT ANY SEND CERTIFICATES!

 

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Senior Geologist, R850k pa neg. Roodepoort

 

Our clients, well renowned as a leading mining consultancy, and having an Africa wide footprint, seek to employ a Professional and well experienced Geologist to fulfil the role of Senior Resource Geologist, who will be involved primarily with the geological modelling and geostatistical estimation (2D & 3D) of various commodities, but largely Platinum and Gold.

 

Our client's consulting services encompass all disciplines within the mining industry, geology and resource estimation, mining engineering, metallurgy, mineral economics and mine financial evaluation, as well as compliance and corporate reporting.

 

This is a key role with leadership development and supervision of junior geologists.

In order to be considered, you should present an appropriate qualification and a minimum of five years’ experience, three of which should present a track record of exposure to South African mining conditions.

 

Key Performance Areas include:

• Data Validation and manipulation of Data.
• Classical descriptive Statistical Analysis.
• Geological Modelling.
• Wireframing to an advanced level.
• Undertake geostatistical estimation across a broad spectrum of commodities.
• Geostatistical techniques include kriging, indicator kriging, log-normal kriging, macro kriging, co-kriging, etc.
• Undertake 2D and 3D estimation.
• Undertake geostatistical development and implementation of new techniques.
• Mineral Resource classifications and implementing of reporting codes.
• Write up Due Diligences, Opinions and Appraisals.
• Compile technical reports for submittal to stock exchanges and authoritative bodies.
• Site visits.
• Assist in the training and development of junior geologists.

 

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position. Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za

 

Please send a detailed CV in Word format + a recent pic directly to us.  PLEASE DO NOT ANY SEND CERTIFICATES!

 

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Electronic Engineer, Pretoria, R highly negotiable

 (Software Product)

Qualifications & Experience:

·        B. Eng Electronic with strong technical systems back ground.

·        Electronic or computer engineers with a systems engineering background.

·        Tools for business Information Analysis-Enterprise Architect and others.

·        INCOSE course experience.

·        Systems Engineering (2 years).

·        South African Citizenship is a key requirement for this position as a Security clearance is required.

·        Currently residing in the Pretoria area or willing to relocate.

 

Personal attributes and skills required:

·        Have extensive best practice for software product engineering processes (non-financial systems focus).

·        Radio frequency and data transmission experience.

·        Be a self-starter and take initiative on intended scope of work.

·        High quality results focused.

·        Provide and committed time estimates on intended scope of work.

·        Be willing to deadline focused on contracted company milestones.

·        International exposure at clients foreseen.

 

Responsibilities:

·        Current system and product capability modelling.

·        User requirements and functional specification drafting.

·        Acceptance test formulation and verification.

·        Data flow and data rule programming.

·        Process modelling.

·        Product and system road mapping

·        Proposal preparation

·        Presentation and facilitation sessions with clients.

·        System Engineering Requirements (INCOSE).

·        Assist process to produce high quality software products according to defined time scales.

·        Integration of software departments across continents: Processes/Tools/Projects

·        New product, market and requirement analysis.

 

Offer:

Remuneration is based on current earnings supported by experience.

Medical Aid and Pension Fund.

 

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position.

Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application: mat@engineeringjobs.org.za;

Please send a detailed CV (no certificates) in Word format together with a recent pic directly to us.

 

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System Engineer, Cape Town, R highly negotiable

 

Qualifications & Experience:

·        Degree: B Eng or BSC Electronics.

·        + 3 years experience in a development environment.

·        + 3 years specialised experience in a RF and software environment.

·        Experience in Project Development and Implementation environment.

·        Knowledge of the Spectrum monitoring market (ITU).

 

Personal attributes and skills required:

·        Accuracy and completeness of the design.

·        Displays responsibility and analytical reasoning.

·        Practical with good communication skills.

·        Time Management (estimating, scheduling, etc.).

·        Management of project team and sub-ordinates.

·        Workmanship – standard and quality, attention to detail.

·        Client satisfaction.

·        Uses good judgment and takes initiative.

·        Prepared to travel local and overseas on a regular basis.

 

Responsibilities:

·        Responsible for all technical aspects of a project from the conceptualization phase to implementation.

·        Ensure that all Quality and Configuration standards are adhered to during the implementation of a project.

·        Design and development of the project.

·        Post implementation and commissioning support to the client.

·        Ensure effective and timeous provision of technical support as well as product presentations to personnel are in good quality.

 

Offer:

Salaries will be calculated according to qualifications and applicable experience.

Medical Aid and Pension Fund.

 

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position.

Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application: mat@engineeringjobs.org.za;

Please send a detailed CV (no certificates) in Word format together with a recent pic directly to us.

 

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Senior Project Manager Turret Projects, Pretoria, R neg.

 

This position is responsible for the overall project management of all turret projects.  This requires the coordination and execution of accurate project planning, project planning updates and integration of all lower level plans to ensure that an optimised integrated delivery activity pipeline with clearly defined due dates for outputs, deliverables and major milestones is created and maintained.  It also required that a manpower plan be evolved via short and medium term loading analysis.  Overall risk management is required utilising the PRACAS System.  Ultimately this position is required to ensure all turret projects deliver within contracted schedules, cost and technical constraints/requirements.

 

Requirements:

·        B.Sc. Eng. or equivalent qualification.

·        Technical Design and Development experience on military weapon systems; preferably on turreted weapon systems (10+ years)

·        System Engineering experience in a military development environment (5+ years).

·        Acknowledged Project Management Training or proven truck-record on multiple projects and large, high-complexity projects.  Last mentioned must be demonstrated.

·        Knowledge and experience in the use of project management tools; preferably PS Next.

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·        Excellent people management & motivational skills.

·        Proposal development and contracting/contract management experience.

·        Good working knowledge of Qmuzik, PS Next, MS Office, Power Point and Outlook.

Responsibilities:

·        Ensure that all customer contractual requirements are properly understood and interpreted into correctly defined SOWs, task logic diagrams, Gannt charts and related project planning details.

·        Ensure that all turret projects and related lower level plans are properly planned, manage, update on PS Next.

·        Ensuring that all plans are PQM’ed.

·        Ensuring that nodes are established and management on the Company’s Management information System (Qmuzik) and that all Qmuzik approval and administration actions are executed properly.

·        Ensuring that all man hours are properly and accurately booked and approved.

·        Compiling, negotiating and contracting project scope of work, WBSs and detail SOWs budgets where applicable, e.g. on new work packages, CVO’s, with the assistance and cooperation of applicable L3 Turret Project Managers.

·        Integrating all activities on the various turret projects. (Development, ILS, Project logistics, sub-system manufacture, prototype integration, commissioning, optimization, test and evaluation as well as all document deliverables etc.) i.e. creating a mechanism to communicate the time-lined pipeline for all major activities/outputs/deliverables/major milestones; as well as the associated cash-flow and manpower loading.

·        Ensuring the execution and management of all activities as planned according to the project schedule; including tactical level management (daily activities and output/delivery (target) to ensure optimal delivery of all contracted (and uncontracted (required) work).

·        Reporting project progress (technical, financial) and project risks/issues & relevant mitigation actions to the Senior Manager Turret Systems.

·        Ensure Project risk management strategy development, management and mitigation of all turret projects risks.

·        Ensure integrating System Engineering function into the projects.  This requires close cooperation with L2 and L3 System Engineer.

·        Ensure that all activities on the turret projects are properly managed (controlled) monitored and scheduling updates as required.

·        Ensure proper contacting of resources through line management via work packages with properly defined SOW’s.

·        Ensure optimal utilisation of all contracted resources; including suppliers and service providers and ensure a motivated project team.

·        Ensure that service providers and suppliers are timeously and clearly contracted and coordinate activities and actions with Company’s Supply Chain and Business Excellence process to ensure that all requirements and delivery schedule.

·        Ensure application of and conformance to of all applicable Company Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions including their Employee Ethics Policy.

 

Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company.

 

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position.

Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za

Please send a detailed CV in Word format together with your academic results directly to us.

 

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Systems Engineer Snr (INCOSE), Pretoria, R neg. My client based in the East of Pretoria with local and international ties in the defence industry has a position available for a Systems Engineer. You will get the opportunity to work on projects within the local and international defence environment. If you revel in a fast paced deadline driven environment then this will be a fantastic opportunity to expand your career in the defence industry. This is a great opportunity to be part of an already highly successful team of engineers that daily work on finding answers to questions that have never been asked before. You will be responsible for requirements analysis, architecture, verification and validation, and systems engineering management, as well as leading performance analysis and validation of models for trade-off studies inside the group. An important part of the job will be to develop systems engineering skills in other engineers. Requirements: • A minimum of a BEng/ BSc in Engineering; • Preferably a Master's degree in either Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Management or Systems Engineering; • A minimum of 7 years' experience in general engineering, 3 years of which should be in Systems Engineering; • In-depth knowledge of systems engineering approaches ranging from requirements, architecture, design and analysis of complex systems, to system life-cycles; • Experience in development within the defence industry would be advantageous; • SA citizenship is necessary as a security clearance is required for this position. Responsibilities • Strategic project management; • Client liaison and support; • Technical & strategic deliverables within projects; • You should be able to work with a team of experienced systems engineers, taking ownership of their part of the project. • A track record of delivering on brief, on budget and on time while working under pressure is essential. Personal Attributes • Good technical problem solving and interpersonal skills are essential; • A strong analytical capability and a scientific approach to problem solving; • Enthusiastic and self motivated; • Independent worker and team player; • Willingness to work in a military research environment that serves both local and international clients and stakeholders; • Experience in the following traditional systems engineering fields: scoping, requirements analysis, architecture, verification and validation and systems engineering management; • Experience in leading performance analysis and validation of models for trade-off studies; • Experience in conceptual problem definition, problem solving, coordination with clients and transferring knowledge of subject matter in various disciplines to engineers and analysts. Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company. Offer: Salaries will be calculated according to qualifications and applicable experience. Instructions Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position. Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Application: mat@engineeringjobs.org.za Please send a detailed CV (no certificates) in Word format together with a recent pic directly to us. Visit our website http://www.engineeringjobs.org.za/index.php/candidates/vacancies on a regular basis for new vacancies listed.Visit our website www.engineeringjobs.org.za on a regular basis for new positions listed.

Industrial Engineer (Contract Position), Pretoria, R290k pa highly neg.

Requirements:

• B. Eng Industrial Engineering degree or equivalent with good working knowledge of electronics.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a production environment.
• MRP system skills, e.g. SAP or QMUZIK.
• Excellent MS Office skills, including MS Projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good planning and organization abilities.
• Creative problem solver; willing to make continuous improvements.
• Detail orientated.
• Must be an independent and self-motivated person.
• Must be a team player.

Responsibility:

• Management of departmental projects .
  • Management of departmental processes.

• Plan, organize and control production runs to meet contractual requirements.
• Control project parameters (time, money, technical requirements, etc.).
• Plan, organize and control shipping of products to customers.
• Interface with clients on project related issues (must be willing to travel overseas).

• Interface with engineering development and configuration  departments to carry over new products to production status.
• Continuous analysis and improvement of departmental  processes. 

Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company.

Offer:

Salaries will be calculated according to qualifications and applicable experience.

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position.

Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za

Please send a detailed CV (no certificates) in Word format together with a recent pic directly to us.

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Development Engineer, Pretoria, R290k pa highly neg.

Requirements:

• B Eng Electronics degree.
• 3 years relevant experience.
• Applicable product life cycle implementation knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Development of product components and modules in an RF communications environment.
• Product owner responsibilities: design, documentation and industrialisation of products.
• Product life cycle management.
• Assistance with system integration.

Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company.

Offer:

Salaries will be calculated according to qualifications and applicable experience.

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position.

Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za

Please send a detailed CV (no certificates) in Word format together with a recent pic directly to us.

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Our client has a vacancy for a Systems Engineer in a research environment.  They focus on advanced mathematical modelling, information security and hosting mobile intelligent autonomous systems.  This group drive to strengthen science, engineering and technology outputs; develop human capital; and invest in emerging research areas, including nanotechnology, synthetic biology and mobile intelligent autonomous systems.  You will be responsible for requirements analysis, architecture, verification and validation and systems engineering management as well as leading performance analysis and validation of models for trade off studies within the group.  An important part of the job will be to develop systems engineering skills in other engineers.

 

Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company.

 

South African citizenship is necessary as a security clearance is required for this position.

 

Requirements

·         A Master’s degree in electronic engineering or computer science.

·         A minimum of three years’ work experience in the engineering field, involving research and development role.

·         Experience in firmware development is an advantage.

·         Must have experience of preparation of documentations within the systems engineering framework.

·         Ability to bring product development projects to finalisation.

·         Ability to read outside the immediate field in order to factor in diverse client/product requirements.

·         Must have the ability to work independently within a research team environment.

·         Previous experience and a proven record of technical leadership abilities.

·         Strong coordination, organisation, teaming and communication abilities.

·         Experience in providing technical direction to project and team members.

·         Ability to present and document technical information.

·         Good communication skills and fluency in English.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Strategic project management:

o    Coordinate system development tasks to include design, integration and formal testing strategy.

o    Create business and technical use cases in order to make sure that the proposed architecture and design meet business objectives.

·         Work within the framework of applicable industry regulations (e.g. ISO7816 requirements).

·         Technical and strategic deliverables within the project:

o    Create and maintain programmatic and technical documentation to ensure efficient planning and execution.

o    Conduct, design and develop work in smartcard and biometrics systems.

o    Develop and complete tasks in system specifications, technical and logistical requirements, based on the business needs, and keeping other constraints in mind such as budget and timelines required.

·         Client liaison:

o    Help define clients’ needs and product requirements by working with the technical and domain experts.

·         Contribute to the improvement of organisational processes using CMMI approaches.

·         Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior researchers in the group.

 

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position. Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za

Please send a detailed CV in Word format + a recent pic directly to us.  PLEASE DO NOT ANY SEND CERTIFICATES!

 

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Robotics Engineer, Pretoria, R k pa neg.

 

Our client has a vacancy for a Robotics Engineer.  This group of people does innovative research in the field of robotics. They focus on advanced mathematical modelling, information security and hosting mobile intelligent autonomous systems.  They drive to strengthen science, engineering and technology outputs; develop human capital; and invest in emerging research areas.

 

South African citizenship is necessary as a security clearance is required for this position.

 

Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company.

 

Requirements:

·        A Master’s degree in a relevant field, preferably electrical, electronic or mechactronic engineering.  A doctoral degree will be advantageous.

·        Experience in systems engineering and or project management will be advantageous.

·        Minimum of five years’ working experience in programming using at least one the following languages: C/C++, Python, C# is a key requirement.  All projects involve computer applications development through programming.

·        A good publication track record.

·        A good track record of successfully working with students and researchers.

·        The successful candidate must be willing to work in an R&D environment that serves both local and international clients and stakeholders.

·        He/she should have both an interest and ability in terms of implementation as well as theory, as the projects involve implementation of applications on robot platforms.

·        He/she must have an interest in robotics.  Although previous experience in the field is not required, experience in robotics or a closely-related field would be advantageous.

·        The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and show initiative and possess the ability to meet deadlines.

·        Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team is essential.

·        Good interpersonal and communication skills.

·        Good report-writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities:

·        Conduct research using mobile robotics platforms, on group projects and in group research areas.

·        Take a lead in group projects including:

o   Team performance monitoring; advising team members on the direction of research and motivating project team members; and

o   Overseeing the R&D life-cycle on projects; identifying R&D output opportunities and potential stakeholders.

·        Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior researchers in the group.

·        Capture project system requirements and specify systems.

·        Lead implementation and ensure timely delivery.

·        Implement solutions on group platforms.

·        Write publications arising from research work done in the group on research output.

·        Perform management activities as required by the position.

 

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position. Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za

Please send a detailed CV in Word format + a recent pic directly to us.  PLEASE DO NOT ANY SEND CERTIFICATES!

 

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Smartcard Development Engineer, Pretoria, R300k neg.

 

Our client has a vacancy for a Smartcard Development Engineer.  They focus on advanced mathematical modelling, information security and hosting mobile intelligent autonomous systems.  They drive to strengthen science, engineering and technology outputs; develop human capital; and invest in emerging research areas, including nanotechnology, synthetic biology and mobile intelligent autonomous systems.

 

South African citizenship is necessary as a security clearance is required for this position.

 

Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering or computer science.
• Experience in the following will be an added advantage:

1. Smartcard applications (Payment, e Government, Public transport).
2. Smartcard Operating Systems (‘on-card’ development).
3. Open Platform (Global Platform 2.1.x., 2.2), VISA, MasterCard, EMVco Stds.
4. Contact / contactless smartcard protocols (ISO7816, ISO14443).
5. Java Card Operating System.
6. Familiar with ‘off-card’ terminal / reader considerations and infrastructure.

• Knowledge of secure-coding practices methods and cryptography.
• Programming skills on embedded microcontrollers (e.g.8051, ARM or similar).
• Programming experience in the following languages:

1. C / C++, Assembler, JAVA and other similar languages.

• Experience in software-testing.
• Good communication skills and fluency in English.
• Proficiency in unit-testing.
• Ability to write technical specifications.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analysis skills.
• Ability to work with local and international standards.

 

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new smartcard applications in the area of identify authentication.
• Implement on-card software/firmware for smartcard microcontrollers.
• Design and develop applications using secure code implementations together with cryptographic algorithms.
• Design and implement applications for smartcard performance optimisation.
• Implement and execute software unit and functional test cases.
• Contribute to software architecture design.
• Provide support for Common Criteria (CC) security evaluation and payment industry certifications.
• Contribute to effort estimation and project planning.

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position. Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za 

Please send a detailed CV in Word format + a recent pic directly to us.  PLEASE DO NOT ANY SEND CERTIFICATES!

 

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Network Security Researcher, Pretoria, Rpa neg.

 

Our client has a vacancy for a Network Security Researcher.  They focus on advanced mathematical modelling, information security and hosting mobile intelligent autonomous systems.  This group drive to strengthen science, engineering and technology outputs; develop human capital; and invest in emerging research areas, including nanotechnology, synthetic biology and mobile intelligent autonomous systems.

 

Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company.

 

South African citizenship is necessary as a security clearance is required for this position.

 

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical or electronic engineering.
• Certification in one or more leading network operating systems will be an added advantage.
• Certification on network equipment and protocols will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of two years’ work experience in the network security field, involving a research and development role.
• Must have sound understanding of network operating systems, network equipment and networking protocols.
• In-depth knowledge of software maintenance and patching skills.
• Programming experience in the following languages:
• C, C++, Assembler, JAVA and other similar languages.
• Good communication skills and fluency in English.
• Good cryptography skills.
• Must have the ability to work independently within a research team environment.
• Ability to read outside the immediate field in order to factor in diverse client/product requirements.
• Proven technical leadership abilities.

 

Key responsibilities:

• Design and implement network security systems.
• Implement and investigate security related issues in the network systems.
• Design, develop and conduct network topologies.
• Investigate and research the security of information technology infrastructure that provides reliable, measurable, consistent, responsive and secure network services.
• Handle network security exploits, intrusion prevention, network traffic analysis, cryptography and encryption.
• Ensure that there is development of network applications to solve the problems of identity and data theft, hacking and invasion of privacy.
• Set up and maintain network servers and VPN systems.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior researchers in the group.

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position. Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za

Please send a detailed CV in Word format + a recent pic directly to us.  PLEASE DO NOT ANY SEND CERTIFICATES!

 

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Software Systems Engineer, Pretoria, R pa neg.

 

Our client is looking for a Software Systems Engineer to join their Infantry group.  You will ensure technical integrity/ take responsibility of, designed/implemented/tested Software (SW,) that was derived from System Level Requirements Specifications.  You will ensure that SW development is executed in line with company SW procedures and plans.  You will provide inputs to Project Management.

 

Requirements:

·         B Eng Electronics Degree or Equivalent.

·         At least 5+ years related experience.

·         Must be innovative, and able to implement new ideas.

·         Good interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Must be able to function independently as well as in a team.

·         Shall be willing to share knowledge/transfer knowledge /act as mentor, for other team members.

·         Excellent Technical/research skills in software development fields.

·         Project management skills.

o    Ability to liaise with people on all levels.

o    Ability to perform within allocated time- scales and budgets.

o    Ability to make/take decisions.

·         Working knowledge of Windows, Linux and VxWorks operating system environments as well as VME architecture.

·         Competent in the following programming languages: C, C++.

·         Computer literate: MS Office Suite of Applications.

·         Excellent technical skills in Systems Engineering and Software Systems Engineering.

·         Knowledge of Software safety certification (RTCA/DO-178B).

 

Responsibilities

·         Documentation:

o    Compile/provide inputs to High Level SW Requirements/Description documents (SSS, SSDD, SDDs, STDs, IRSs and SVDs,) from System Level Specifications, in accordance with, ISO12207, MIL-STD-498 and MIL STD-961D.

o    Provide technical leadership to SW development team (Provide inputs in document reviews, code walkthroughs, design implementations, technical review meetings, code test environment setups.).

o    Provide inputs to Project Management on SW Work Breakdown Structure (WBS.).

o    Assist Project Management in SW related Statement of Work (SOW) compilation/execution.

o    Ensure SW technical integrity, throughout the Life Cycle of the SW development process.

o    Ensure that SW activities are executed in the framework of the Project Plan for Safety Aspects of Certification (PSAC) and Software Development Plan documents.

o    Apply all applicable Company Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions to the best of your ability including Company Employee Ethics Policy.

 

Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company.

 

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position.

Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za

Please send a detailed CV in Word format together with your academic results directly to us.

 

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Competence Area Manager Planning Support Systems, Pretoria, R950k pa neg.

 

Our client has a challenging position for a Competence Area Manager (CAM) in the Planning Support Systems competence area.  This group focuses on urban & regional planning and sustainable human settlements, including functional regions and settlements; socio-ecological resilience and vulnerability; planning processes and instruments; urban growth simulation; remote sensing; social facility guidelines and space requirements; accessibility analysis and typology development; integrated settlement design for sustainability; housing and urban development options; planning and design of safer communities and resource-efficient technology alternatives including appropriate water and sanitation technologies.  As a member of the Built Environment leadership team, the Competence Area Manager will provide leadership and direction to the competence area in collaboration with its engineers, technologists and scientists.  This position is based in Pretoria.

 

Qualifications, skills and experience:

·                   A Master’s degree in a relevant science or engineering domain although a Doctoral degree would be preferred.

·                   At least 5 years’ leadership and management experience of professionals (including all aspects of science, financial, HR, and logistics management).

·                   Minimum of 10 years’ experience in research.

·                   Evidence of substantive training in leadership and/or business management.

·                   Preferably registered with professional body.

·                   Experience in financial, HR, and business mechanisms and processes (preferably within CSIR).

·                   Insight into science and technology of the competence area to provide guidance on research direction.

·                   Must have publications track records.

·                   Appropriate national and international scientific engagement among peers.

·                   Interpersonal communication skills.

·                   Excellent people skills.

·                   Excellent team player.

·                   Communication and presentation skills.

·                   Extensive report-writing skills.

·                   Skills and experience in scientific project leadership.

 

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management

·                   Contributing to the operating unit (OU) research strategy in conjunction with Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Leadership.

·                   Providing and coordinating strategic leadership within the competence area, and providing inputs at OU level.

·                   Member of management team with management team responsibilities and accountability.

·                   Motivating and leading research groups and individual researchers to deliver on the OU research strategy.

·                   Effective and mature management of professionals.

·                   Ensuring staff development, strategic human capital development (HCD) (profiles, capacity and development) to advance individual researchers through their research careers.

·                   Ensuring demographic transformation of the competence area.

·                   Performance management.

·                   Staff authorisations.

·                   Effective communication and motivation of staff.

·                   Ensuring implementation of quality initiatives.

Business

·                   In line with the OU strategy, and in conjunction with SET Leadership, constructing and implementing a business plan for the operation, sustainable growth and robustness of the competence area (including strategy, goals, mission, HR, finances) and ensuring that the competence area remains a national leader in its field, with

·                   international recognition.

·                   Implementation and compliance with appropriate financial and business systems.

·                   Alignment of competence area strategic objectives with those of the OU.

·                   Business development.

·                   Strategic stakeholder interaction (competence-aligned stakeholders and clients) and liaison with external stakeholders, together with Strategic Relationships Manager and SET Leadership.

·                   Financial sustainability of the competence area.

Research and Research Investment

·                   Contributing to OU research strategy development and implementing appropriate components of research strategy.

·                   Contributing to strategic investment goal setting and development of a research strategy for the competence area.

·                   Proposing, planning and implementing Parliamentary Grant and other grant-funded projects.

·                   Ensuring high-quality SET expertise, development of appropriate SET capacity and profiles.

·                   Ensuring SET outputs (SET productivity) and quality.

·                   Responsibility for managing families of research groups.

·                   Establishing and servicing strategic alliances (institutional) according to research and development (R&D) strategy (with SET leadership).

 

Our client is an Employment Equity Employer, giving preference to suitable previously disadvantaged candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Company.

 

Instructions

Credit, criminal, qualification and employment history checks are a pre-requisite for this position.

Should you not be contacted within 10 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Please note that correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

 

Application:  mat@engineeringjobs.org.za

Please send a detailed CV in Word format + a recent pic directly to us.  PLEASE DO NOT ANY SEND CERTIFICATES!

 

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