Chief Civil Engineer (Grade A): Investment Analysis at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• BSC Eng Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is compulsory, with a minimum of 6 years post-qualification experience. Be in possession of a valid driver’s license (Code 08). 

DUTIES :

• Review, analyse and evaluate state owned facilities, specification drawings and details against industry best practice norms as applicable to new, rehabilitation and/or maintenance projects. Evaluate facilities / buildings to determine if they conform to industry acceptable norms, standards and specifications. Identify the risks associated with different types / categories of buildings and the construction thereof.
• Provide technical input, guidance and interpretation of feasibility studies on various projects. Advise and identify innovative alternative solutions to promote sustainability and cost effectiveness in buildings. Make recommendation on value enhancing strategies for the government property portfolio.
• Project manages the compilation of feasibility study reports within a multidisciplinary team and according to given time frames. Make forecast on the performance of state fixed assets while considering micro and macro-economic policies and the impact thereof on state investment and the property industry.
• Assess the financial and socio- economic benefits for all property investment / disinvestment option. Apply policies, methods, best practices and standards well as ensure compliance with Departmental requirements and legislation.
• Identify technical and functionality solutions and market trends and risk for specified portfolio and project solutions. Provide inputs into the development of business processes and guidelines for making sound investment decisions. Executive report writing.