Civil Design Engineer
Civil Design Engineer
Based at Head Office
Planning & Development
Total Guaranteed Package: R1 055 653.20 – R1 417 775.10
Minimum Qualifications:
• B.Sc. / B Eng. / B Tech in Civil Engineering
Required Professional Registration:
• Professional Registration with ECSA either as Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.)
or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr. Tech Eng.)
Minimum Experience:
• Two years’ design experience in the civil engineering field for water related projects
• Four years’ experience in the engineering field, mainly in the water industry.
• Four years’ Project Management experience
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Planning & Design Manager, the appointee will:
• Lead the detailed analysis and design processes for projects by applying in-depth knowledge regarding the principles and standards of civil and structural engineering
• Identify and implement appropriate data collection for the analysis stage of projects
• Apply sound engineering principles to analyse collected data
• Lead the detailing and specification of engineering solutions for projects conforming to the relevant SANS guidelines
• Produce detailed layout drawings and schedules for structural work in projects
• Produce detailed work and as built drawings for civil engineering work in projects
• Lead the process of tender documentation development
• Select the standard conditions of contracts for projects
• Develop appropriate special conditions of contracts for projects when required
• Construction monitoring and administration
• Liaise with contractors as a Project Engineer on site
• Ensure adequate site supervision is provided during the construction of projects
• Direct in-house project team by applying design knowledge, management skills and technical assistance to ensure that resources are utilised cost effectively
• Identify factors to build a cohesive internally focused team to meet corporate and functional objectives
• Provide professional design services for projects
• Assume professional responsibility for projects
• Manage all projects by applying project-planning skills to allocate resources to relevant projects
• Compile and update project Gantt Charts
• Prioritise projects
• Ensure compliance to statutory requirements related to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality on projects
• Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the line manager/ supervisor within the ambit of the position taking into consideration
competencies and operational requirements
Other Requirements:
• Knowledge of OHS Act
• Knowledge of the Environmental Act
• Contract Management Standards : GCC 2000
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Processes
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act
• Computer Literate – spreadsheets, word processing, presentation packages, design and modelling packages
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favorably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 23 November 2023
