CIVIL ENGINEER (GRADE A-C)

Job Overview

The Department requires a Civil Engineer (Grade A-C) based at the Head Office in Polokwane within the Roads and Bridges Maintenance component. Candidates must hold an NQF Level 7 qualification in Civil Engineering, possess at least 3 years of experience, and maintain a compulsory valid registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer. Duties include designing civil engineering systems, project management, human capital development, budget planning, and research and development.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• Qualification at NQF level 07 as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering
• 03 years’ experience required in Civil Engineering
• Compulsory valid registration with ECSA as Professional Engineer
• Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Design new systems to solve practical civil engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety
• Plan, design, operate and maintain civil engineering projects
• Develop cost effective solutions according to standards
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology
• Develop tender specifications (civil)
• Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and practice
• Approve civil engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards
• Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer
• Supervise the civil engineering work and processes and administer performance management
• Manage resources, prepare and consolidate inputs for resource utilization, and monitor and control expenditure
• Conduct continuous professional development and research/literature studies on civil engineering technology
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on civil engineering-related matters

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