Deputy Director: Boilers

Job Description

Lead boiler maintenance operations as a Deputy Director at the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development. This role involves managing procurement, maintenance schedules, and supplier performance to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. Ideal for a technical professional with experience in the built environment, dedicated to maintaining critical infrastructure.

Requirements

• A qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Built Environment
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience, of which 3 years should be at middle managerial level
• A valid driver’s license
• Registration with Professional Body (Technician/Technologist/Engineer) will be added advantage

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual operational plan
• Prepare annual procurement plan
• Manage funds for the boiler maintenance compliance with Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations
• Monitor the updating of the maintenance management system in terms of approved plans
• Analyse technical information
• Make recommendations on interventions to be implemented
• Monitor implementation of technical repairs
• Provide guidance on repairs
• Manage the provision of suppliers and spares
• Manage the customisation of specifications
• Manage the procurement through prescribed system
• Monitor performance of suppliers
• Intervene if performance of suppliers is below standards
• Recommend payments of suppliers
• Liaise with suppliers in terms of outsourced services
• Provide inputs to specifications for new repairs
• Manage the procurement process
• Oversee effective implementation of new installations
• Validate that users are trained on the use of new equipment
• Validate that maintenance management system has been updated
• Validate performance by suppliers before invoices are approved for payment
• Plan and budget for water treatment
• Manage procurement of Service Providers for water testing
• Manage water treatment contracts
• Interpret water testing results for updating of maintenance plans for Boilers
• Meet with Heads of Health facilities and suppliers
• Agree on service delivery standards and turnaround times
• Keep Clients informed on progress
• Follow up if Clients are satisfied with service standards and timeframes
• Address complaints of Clients and manage feedback to Clients
• Sign performance agreements for subordinates based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department
• Manage subordinates and maintain discipline
• Manage training and development of subordinates according to agreed training interventions
• Manage the provision of equipment required by subordinates for achievement of outputs in their respective Job Descriptions
• Provide regular verbal and written feedback aligned to quarterly performance assessments to subordinates on performance
• Mentor and coach subordinates
• Determine the Human Resources needs for subordinates in consultation with Corporate Services
• Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for subordinates
• Provide sufficient guidance to subordinates in terms of the service delivery plan, work plans, core business roles, and priorities of the Department through quarterly subordinate meetings
• Manage skills transfer between subordinates and outside technical assistants and/or consultants
• Plan and allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance