ENGINEER PRODUCTION GRADE A TO C (CIVIL/STRUCTURAL)

Job Overview

Head Office, Cape Town is seeking an Engineer Production Grade A to C (Civil/Structural) within the Directorate: Infrastructure Planning. The role requires an appropriate 4-year degree in Civil Engineering and registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer, with varying years of experience required across grades A, B, and C. Responsibilities include developing norms and standards, conducting feasibility studies, overseeing design and construction, and managing civil and structural engineering installations. Valid driver's licence and travel willingness required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An appropriate 4-year degree in Civil Engineering (B Eng/BSc.Eng)
• Three years’ post-qualification engineering experience required
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer
• Grade A: At least 3 years appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the relevant qualification
• Grade B: At least 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration as a Professional Engineer
• Grade C: At least 26 years appropriate/recognisable after registration as a Professional Engineer
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver's licence
• Willingness to travel within the Western Cape, and occasionally, nationally
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Appropriate experience in and understanding the design and construction of complex buildings and associated civil and/or structural infrastructure
• Proven experience with feasibility studies in terms of life cycle costing of civil and/or structural engineering elements, green building technologies, technical specifications and commissioning principles for both Capital and Maintenance projects
• Understand how to interpret existing and develop 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 and sound interpersonal and good verbal and written communication skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 specifications
• Investigate civil and/or structural engineering installations, undertake design work and implement corrective measures, where necessary
• Oversee implementation (design and construction) and commissioning of civil and/or structural engineering installations
• Assist in site investigations and preparation of User Asset Management Plans
• Research/literature studies to keep up with new technologies and procedures including interaction with professional Councils/Boards

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