POST 06/03 : CHIEF ENGINEER CIVIL: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (GRADE A) REF NO: 2024/03

CLOSING DATE : 01 March 2024 at 16H00

SALARY : R1 146 540 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the OSD)

CENTRE : Pretoria (Regional Office)

REQUIREMENTS: CHIEF ENGINEER CIVIL: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (GRADE A)

• At least a BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering (Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage)
• Compulsory registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng.) with the Engineering Council of South Africa
• A minimum of 6 years’ post qualification experience
• Extensive experience in various fields of civil engineering which include but not limited to: geotechnical investigations and designs; water engineering (design and construction of: bulk water services, connector infrastructures, reticulation systems, water reservoirs, waste water and water treatment works); and construction materials
• Experience in traffic and transportation engineering will be an added advantage
• Exposure to the four main contracts used in the civil engineering industry
• Good understanding of the CIDB standard for uniformity and the standard professional services contract
• Knowledge of the Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS)
• Good communication skills. Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills are required.
• Innovative problem solving ability and ability to work independently at strategic, production and execution levels.
• Applied knowledge of all relevant Built Environment legislative/regulatory requirements of National and International standards
• A valid driver’s license (minimum code B) and the ability/willingness to travel are essential. E
• xperience in managing and leading junior engineers, technicians, technologist and engineering candidates.

Also See: CHIEF ENGINEER: ELECTRICAL (GRADE A)

DUTIES:

• Technical specification and evaluation of professional service providers’ and contractors’ bids
• Review and acceptance of the professional service provider’s concept and detailed designs
• Assist in compilation of tender documentation
• Conduct technical inspections and integrity surveys on various civil engineering assets
• Compilation of technical justifications to initiate new projects
• Compilation of business cases to justify funds for new projects
• Conduct quality control over the work of consultants and contractors during the execution phase of projects
• Assist project managers in resolving technical disputes arising at different stages of projects
• Review and audit final professional civil engineering accounts
• Accept responsibility for the development, implementation, review and regular updating of standardised civil engineering practice manuals for the Department
• Undertake detail design, documentation and implementation of minor projects
• Engage with client departments and stakeholders on technical matters
• Provide mentorship and supervision to candidate engineers, technologists and technicians.

Download the new Z83 Application Form

ENQUIRIES : Mr D Sewada Tel No: (012) 310 5399

How To Apply?

Interested candidates can submit their Z83 application Form with relevant documents to: Pretoria Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X229, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand Deliver to AVN Building corner Andries and Skinner Street, Pretoria.

FOR ATTENTION : Ms K Tlhapane/ Ms MC Lekganyane