Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate engineering degree (B Eng/BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification. Experience: At least 6 years appropriate/recognisable post qualification experience. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver's licence. Willingness to travel within the Western Cape, and occasionally, nationally. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office). A health-sciences related post-graduate qualification will be beneficial. Experience in and understanding the planning, design and construction of complex buildings (preferably health facility installations). Experience with feasibility studies in terms of life cycle costing of civil and structural elements, Green Building technologies, technical specifications and commissioning principles for both Capital and Maintenance projects. Interpretation of and developing and compiling new Functional and Technical Norms and Standards. Knowledge of risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies. Experience in the preparation of reports, submissions and presentations in English. Sound interpersonal and good verbal and written communication skills.

Development, interpretation and customisation of functional and technical norms and standards. Investigate proposals for innovative service delivery mechanisms and undertake feasibility studies. Compile briefing documentation and scoping specifications from an engineering perspective. Preparation of the User Asset Management Plan. Investigate civil and structural engineering installations and equipment, undertake design work and implement corrective measures, where necessary. Oversee implementation (design, construction and commissioning) of civil / structural engineering installations. Research/literature studies to keep up with new technologies and procedures including interaction with professional Councils/Boards. People management.

Ms M van Leeuwen at (082) 442-2682