Graduate Technician: Planning and Design at Roads Agency Limpopo SOC (RAL)

REQUIREMENTS:

• A BTech, BEng or BSc Engineering in Civil Engineering (NQF 7 or more). 
• 2 to 3 years of working experience in roads and civil infrastructure. 
• Candidate registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) will be an added advantage. 
• A valid South African driver’s licence. 
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and related technical applications. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO): 

• Assist with RAL’s Road Asset Management System. 
• Assist with Collect, verify, analyse and maintain road, pavement, bridge, traffic and related infrastructure data. 
• Assist with the preparation of the Road Asset Management Plan, maintenance plans and infrastructure programmes. 
• Support the identification and prioritisation of road construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance projects. 
• Assist with reviewing engineering reports, designs, drawings, specifications and cost estimates. 
• Prepare technical inputs for business plans, budgets, project reports, executive reports and funding submissions. 
• Assist with monitoring consultants, technical service providers, project deliverables, programmes and expenditure. 
• Undertake site inspections and verify road conditions and infrastructure requirements. 
• Assist with the development and implementation of technical standards, policies, procedures and reporting systems. 
• Maintain accurate technical records, project registers and asset-management information. 
• Support compliance with applicable legislation, TMH guidelines, engineering standards and organisational policies. 
• Perform other related duties within the Planning and Design Division. 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES: 

• Sound analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to interpret technical data, drawings and engineering reports. 
• Good technical report-writing and communication skills. 
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. 
• Good planning, organisational and time-management skills. 
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. 
• Willingness to travel and undertake site inspections. 
• Commitment to professional development and ECSA registration