System Engineer - Long Term Contract

 

Recruiter:

H&S Labour Brokers

Job Ref:

2342398147

Date posted:

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Engineer is to work as part of a team executing the systems engineering during design, construction, integration, verification and commissioning of the SKA Mid Dishes and associated supporting systems, both in the laboratories in Cape Town and on site at Carnarvon in the Northern Cape.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Plan and execute assembly, integration and verification of complicated systems, both in the laboratory and in the field.
  • Responsible for systems engineering over multiple lifecycle phases with a strong ability to address the specialty engineering and "ilities" of systems design, for subsystems and systems with medium criticality.
  • Establishing baselines and design configurations, including preparing and implementing engineering changes to the baselines.
  • Performing detailed engineering analysis and synthesis of alternative solutions derived from unclear or vague specifications.
  • Reviewing and integrating multiple activity reports into system-level analysis and reports to ensure quality and integrity of results and recommendations.
  • Provide field engineering services after delivery to aid in fault diagnostics and rectification.
  • Coaching or mentoring one or more young engineers in the field of engineering and specifically systems engineering.
  • Participate in work teams focused on Project or Programme planning and strategic decision-makingg.
  • Contribute to the organisational maturity through the maintenance and upgrade of engineering processes within his/her realm of responsibility.
  • Qualification:
  • B.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 4+ years; OR M.Eng with 3+ years; OR PhD/D.Eng with 1+ years Experience:
  • Integration, test and verification of complicated systems. Applied Systems Engineering across the multiple lifecycle stages of a system or product, at all levels up to user systems (L5) of the systems hierarchy.
  • Use of Computer-aided Systems Engineering Tools (e.g. CORE), Application and control of systems engineering processes and procedures. Baseline establishment and management and Change control
  • Knowledge:
  • Recognised domain knowledge of systems engineering, technology and/or software, based on theoretical aspects and experience in systems engineering methods, procedures, tools and techniques. Configuration management and configuration management systems. Systems Engineering Standards, e.g. ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 & 15289, Quality assurance systems (ISO 9001) Knowledge of the PFMA and related procurement regulations
  • Experience:
  • Proven knowledge of the Occupational H&S Act and Regulations (e.g. Legal Liability, Construction Regulations)and Hazard Identification and Risk Management Processes (e.g. HIRA), incident investigation processes and their causation phenomena (e.g. RCAT/TCAM/etc.)
  • One or more of COMSOC 2, NEBOSH certificate, SAMTRAC or equivalent certificates, Auditing and inspection experience, building strong people relationships and participating in a team, general management practices and experience in managing and leading a team Extensive knowledge and interpretation of HSE Management Systems, procedures and policies including document control Valid driver's license, Health, Safety, Construction, Proven track record in working with contractors on construction sites, Risk Management

Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your CV to our website [CVS VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED]

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Our client applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements.

Candidates will be required to go through a background and vetting process. The full job spec will be shared with short-listed candidates

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful

 

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.



 

 

 

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