Assistant Engineer at Housing Development Agency (HDA)

Key Performance Areas:

Building Inspection

• Complete inspections according to schedule and plan.
• Check building is being constructed on correct erf.
• Check layout of unit/ house is according to the approved plan and is orientated correctly.
• Ensure foundation is laid out correctly.
• Ensure foundation is cast according to specification and that contractors Engineer signs off the foundation.
• Inspect house/ building to ensure it has been constructed according to the required specification e.g. Brick force used correctly, roofs tied down correctly, two coast of specified paint applied correctly.
• Check all walls, windows and doors are installed straight and meet specifications.
• Check all plumbing and electrical work is installed as per approved plan, works and is compliant.
• Ensure houses/ units meet all quality standards as agreed by Project Managers an NHBRC.

Civil Works

• Performs inspections of road works, storm drains, water & sewer mains and other services.
• Ensure that work complies with standard specifications, detailed plans and standard practices.

Service Provider Liaison

• Identify issues and proactively resolve these with relevant contractors and service providers.
• Coordinate with NHBRC regarding non-compliance of issues identified by them.
• Resolve non-compliance and quality issues with contractors in a proactive and effective manner.
• Monitor and ensure service provider integrity in all issues and matters.

Administration

• Schedule and plan inspections in conjunction with project managers.
• Conduct inspections according to schedule.
• Input information from inspections accurately and completely.
• Complete comprehensive checklists for each house/ unit inspected.
• Prepare and keep accurate records for preparation of regular weekly and monthly reports.
• Draft reports as required.
• Plan and participate in meetings.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate filling system of all inspection documentation.
• Investigate and report on complaints and enquiries as required.
• Recommend for works to be signed off by Project Manager as complete.

Snagging

• Establish and monitor deadlines for completion of work.
• Complete final snagging of units prior to sign- off.
• Complete de-snagging of units.
• Sign off completion of handover documents once all snags and issues are resolved.

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Civil Engineer Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, interpret, understand and manage building plans to ensure construction is aligned and compliant.
• Knowledge and ability to ensure compliance of plumbing and electrical requirements in building.
• Construction/ inspection related qualification is recommended.
• Having a working knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• 5-10 years’ experience in large scale low cost housing construction environment. A minimum of 3 years of this experience must be in a quality construction management capacity.
• Driver’s license.
• Computer literacy in Micro Outlook, Excel and Word.