CIVIL/ STRUCTURAL ENGINEER (GRADE A-C)

Job Overview

The Head Office in Polokwane is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer (Grade A-C) within the Health and Education Infrastructure Delivery component. Requirements include a Matric certificate, an NQF level 7 qualification in Civil Engineering, 3 years of experience, and compulsory valid registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer. Responsibilities involve designing new systems, project management, developing tender specifications, human capital development, office administration, 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
• Technical Competencies: Programme and project management, Engineering design and analysis knowledge, Research and development, Computer-aided engineering applications, Knowledge of legal compliance, Technical report writing, Creating high performance culture, Professional judgment, Networking
• Generic Competencies: Decision making, team leadership, analytical skills, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, planning and organizing, conflict management, problem solving and analysis and people management

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 and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice
• Supervise the civil engineering work and processes
• Administer performance management and development
• Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization
• Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration
• Monitor and control expenditure and report on expenditure and service delivery
• Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures
• Conduct research/literature studies on civil engineering technology to improve expertise
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on civil engineering-related matters

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