Chief Engineer (Geologist), Scientific Manager at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• BSc (Hons)/ BTech degree in Geology or Engineering Geology and MSc qualification is an added advantage. Compulsory registration with the South African Council of Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr. Sci. Nat).
• Six (6) years post qualification experience in the Natural Science Geo-Professional field.
• Experience in fundamental geology, geological mapping, geophysical surveys, geohydrological studies, conducting geological/ engineering geological desktop studies, analysis/ interpretation of geological information/ data obtained from engineering geological/ dolomite stability investigations.

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. Perform engineering geological geohazard assessment (desktop) studies/ literature reviews on state-owned properties located on problem soils and within 4 km dolomite buffer zone. Generate/ prepare geological reports/ dolomite status certificates (DSCs) and provide geological prior information regarding such properties to NDPWI’s Dolomite Risk Management Services (DRMS) clients.
• Issue DSCs to various internal clients. Review Consultants’ dolomite stability investigations (DSI) reports. Review Consultants/ Dolomite Specialist Service Provider's Project Execution Plans (PEPs) on rehabilitation of sinkholes/ subsidence in collaboration with the Dolomite Risk Project Manager.
• Provide geoscience advisory services to the department’s internal clients. Visit rotary percussion drilling operations/ sites as and when required. Ensure dolomite stability investigations are carried out in accordance with the departmental and industry standards.
• Accept responsibility for the development, implementation, review and regular updating of standardised geotechnical 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.