Civil Design Engineer
Planning & Development
Based at Head Office
Total Guaranteed Package: R977 154 – R1 322 032
Minimum Qualifications:
• B.Sc. / B Eng. / B Tech in Civil Engineering
Professional Registration:
• Professional Registration with ECSA either as Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) or Professional Engineering
Technologist (Pr. Tech Eng.)
Minimum Experience:
• 2 years’ design experience in the civil engineering field for water related projects
• 4 years’ experience in the engineering field, mainly in the water industry.
• 4 years’ Project Management experience
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Planning & Design Manager, the employee 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
• Lead the detailing and specification of engineering solutions for projects conforming to the relevant SANS guidelines
• Identify and implement appropriate data collection for the analysis stage of projects
• Generate sound engineering solutions for projects using appropriate design standards
• Select optimum engineering solutions based on project life cycle costs, risk assessments, quality, environmental and political acceptability
• Ensure compliance to legislated requirements for projects is achieved
• Identify the need for specialist consultant support when required
• Provide clear terms of reference for specialist consulting work
• Produce detailed layout drawings and schedules for structural work in projects
• Produce detailed work and as built drawings for civil engineering work in projects
• Prepare technical tender reports for projects
• Provide technical leadership in the tendering process and award of contracts
• Liaise with contractors as a Project Engineer on site
• Ensure adequate site supervision is provided during the construction of projects
• Conduct briefing sessions during tendering and site hand over on behalf of Project Manager.
• Enforce SHEQ procedures
• Identify factors to build a cohesive internally focused team to meet corporate and functional objectives
• Establish and maintain good relationships with internal divisions of Amatola Water with regard to project implementation and management services
Other requirements needed
• 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.
Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups, specifically women and people with disabilities. 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 favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates and ID copy to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za.
Closing date: 20 April 2022
