Chief Engineer: Region A (Western Cape) at Housing Development Agency (HDA)

Responsibilities

Project Planning and Design

• Carry out technical and feasibility studies and draw up blueprints that satisfy technical specifications of projects
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan
• Develop and design systems and structures, in line with built environment standards, using design software and drawing
• Conduct on site investigations and analyse data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and other)
• Assess potential risks, materials and costs
• Provide advice and resolve creatively any emerging problems/deficiencies
• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labour to determine project
• Manage the planning and implementation of Human Settlement Development projects undertaken by the Provincial Department of Human Settlements which includes the following:
• Plan and develop new housing and infrastructure projects to be implemented by the Provincial Department of Human Settlements.
• Oversee construction and on-going monitoring and evaluation of projects planned and implemented by the Provincial Department of Human Settlements.

Project Development and Management

•  Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or other construction development standards.
• Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to the technical team.
• Monitor progress and compile reports in project status
• Resolve design and development problems
• Assess the sustainability and environmental impact of projects
• Ensure projects run smoothly and structures are completed within budget and on time
• Hand / oversee the handing over process of the completed structures and services for use
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety.
• Direct construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site.
• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
• Prepare or present public reports, such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, and property and right-of-way descriptions.
• Management of complex infrastructure development and construction projects from inception to full life circle
• Interpret test soil results of materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
• Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel.

Compliance Management

• Ensure that service providers comply with stated service level agreements and contractual obligations
• Provide timely feedback to Provincial Department of Human Settlements management regarding any contractual transgressions that may occur during projects implementation.
• Ensure implementation of projects are within established policies, systems, procedures, processes and practices.
• Provide advice and assistance to others in order to ensure their compliance with policy, governance procedures, as well as industry standards.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and implement corrective action.

Requirements

• Degree or BTech in Engineering
• Professional registration is a requirement
• Must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.)/Professional Technologist (B-Tech).
• Minimum of 10 years relevant engineering experience
• Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure or capital projects
• Knowledge of public sector regulatory frameworks (PFMA, MFMA as applicable)
• Knowledge of contract management (NEC/ GCC/ FIDIC/ JBCC) and procurement frameworks
• At least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role