Principal Engineering Assistant x3 ( Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) at Rand Water

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Civil /Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
• 5 Years experience in QA/QC or construction supervision and monitoring
• Knowledge of South African engineering standards and regulations (e.g. SANS, API)
• Familiarity with QA/QC procedures and quality management systems
• Project Management ( Advantage)
• Registration with ECSA ( Advantage)

Primary Duties

Project Support

• Compile and maintain project documentation Specification
• Support site inspections and ensure compliance with approved designs

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure all engineering activities comply with QA/QC standards and procedures
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of ITPs (Inspection Test Plans)
• Review contractor submissions (method statements, drawings, material approvals)
• Participate in inspections, audits, and FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests)

Technical Administration

• Maintain engineering records, registers, and filing systems
• Prepare technical reports and progress updates
• Coordinate communication between internal teams and contractors
• Assist in procurement processes (technical specifications, evaluations)

Site & Field Support

• Conduct site visits to monitor construction and installation activities
• Verify work completed against specifications and drawings
• Report non-conformances and assist in corrective actions
• Support health and safety compliance on-site

Data Management & Reporting

• Capture and analyse project and QA data
• Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports (e.g Monthly Report and OPSCO reports)
• Maintain dashboards and performance scorecards per contractor/projec