Manager: Electrical Engineering

Job Purpose Statement

To provide technical expertise to DTPC Development Planning and Infrastructure Department for building and infrastructure projects.

Key Performance Areas

• Efficient Delivery of Infrastructure Projects
• Provide specialist engineering input to the Development Planning and Infrastructure team, as well as other divisions within Dube TradePort.

Quality of Design Outputs

• Understand, comment and review designs of external consultants for projects executed by Dube TradePort.

Effective Integration of Infrastructure into Existing Assets

• Assess designs for compliance with national standards and building regulations and ensure they are correctly implemented on site.
• Assess designs for value for money, buildability and with the full project lifecycle in mind.
• Prepare concept designs and assessments.
• Review engineering aspects of designs from 3rd party developers.
• Provide engineering input into infrastructure master plans.
• Assist with monitoring capacity and condition of existing infrastructure networks.
• Liaise with municipal engineering departments to ensure alignment of infrastructure planning and development.
• Manage projects through the full lifecycle from conception to completion. (Value and complexity of projects dependant on proven experience). This will include management of budgets; programmes and project deliverables.
• Attend project technical and progress meetings.
• Ensure projects and processes are correctly documented through record keeping and adherence to DTPC project management and governance processes.
• Ensure quality management at planning and design stage is implemented.
• Represent Dube TradePort in external stakeholder forums related to the engineering aspects of Dube TradePort workstreams.

Stakeholder Engagements

• Interface with the service provider and other stakeholders, at all project stages.

Administrative Matters

• Report writing on project cost expenditure and progress status.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Behavioural Competencies Required

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Registered as a PrEng or PrTechEng, or currently registered as an Engineer or Technologist would be an advantage
• Minimum 3 years experience in a design environment, either in consulting or in a design office of a client organisation
• Working knowledge of engineering design software and CAD systems
• Site experience is an advantage but not a prerequisite
• Understanding of project management processes and principles
• Direct experience working with municipal roads and water infrastructure, building structures and associated built environment infrastructure
• Sound understanding of infrastructure planning and design principles, local authority by-laws, construction specifications and municipal engineering standards, specifically for eThekwini Municipality
• Knowledge of construction materials and quality management thereof
• Ability to challenge designs in terms of practicality, durability and value for money
• Understanding of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations
• Familiarity of the National Environmental Management Act
• Computer Literacy Skills (MS Office: Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
• Electrical infrastructure design experience
• Able to apply knowledge of engineering standards such as Red handbook, EThekwini Standards, design standards such as SANS
• Able to apply knowledge of JBCC
• Experience in Framework infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management (FIDPM)
• Systematic thinking, Innovation and creativity, Conceptual thinking, Analysis and problem solving, industry awareness, Judgement and decision making, Stress tolerance, Self-awareness, integrity, Reliability, self-reliance, Organisational commitment, Manage conflict, Manage change, Directing others, Facilitating teamwork, Written and oral communication, Influencing others, Teamwork, Negotiating, Developing relationships, Prioritising, organising and planning, Results and detail focused.

Closing Date

14 March 2025

Employment Equity

Preference will be given to Black candidates and/or candidates with disabilities, as per DTPC’s Employment Equity Plan.

Recruitment and Selection Process

The process will consist of the following steps:

• Shortlisting of CVs based on minimum requirements of the role.
• 1st Round Panel Interview.
• Psychometric Assessment/s.
• Verification Checks; and
• 2nd Round Panel Interview, only if required.

Verification Checks

The following verification checks will be conducted:

• Criminal;
• Credit (position of trust), if relevant to position;
• Qualifications;
• Reference Checks;
• South African citizen;
• Valid driver’s license; and
• Positive verification of current remuneration package.

Remuneration and Benefits

• R757,200 to R1,135,800 Total Cost to Company.
• Cellphone allowance of R1,251 per month.
• Non-guaranteed performance bonus.
• 22 Working days leave per annum.

Application Forwarding Details

Submit your application and CV to HR@dubetradeport.co.za with the job you are applying for in the subject.

Applicants must use either the online e-recruitment system or email their application and CV directly to the provided email address.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear back from us within 2 months after the closing date, it means that your application was not successful.