Chief Civil / Structural Engineer at Eastern Cape Department of Education

Requirements

• A Degree (NQF 7) in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering. Minimum of 6 years post qualification relevant engineering experience as a registered professional Engineer/ Technologist. Must have a valid driver’s license. Compulsory Registration with ECSA as professional Engineer/Technologist. 

Duties

• Portfolio Management: Update B5 project list and ECE (annually). Undertake post project evaluations ascertain performance of PSPs and Contractors. Contribute to the development of the road Asset Management Policy, strategy and Plan (updated annually). Contribute to the infrastructure End-Of-the-year Evaluation Report. Programme and Project Management: Prepare tender documentation. Prepare technical tender evaluation report. Manage contracts. Undertake site visits. Assess invoices and claims for accuracy. Prepare site assessment reports
• Risk Management: Identify risks during project construction stage. Describe and assess all risks in terms of event, cause and possible outcomes. Determine actions to mitigate risks with clear responsibility and timeline frames. Prepare the risks register with the mitigation on project and contact levels.
• People Management: Maintain discipline. Manage performance and development of employees. Establish and maintain effective and efficient communication arrangement. Plan and allocate work. Develop and implement processes to promote control of work. Manage and develop people (consultants and staff).
• Knowledge Management; Study professional journals and publications to stay abreast of new development. Mentor and study the education sector, legal frameworks standards changes and policy frameworks. Engage in relevant continuous professional development activates [tools and techniques] as prescribed and /or required. Interact with ECSA and SAICE.