Professional Civil Engineer (Production Level): Construction and Maintenance Contracts (Region 2), Ref no. DOI 43/2023 at Western Cape Government

Minimum Requirements    

• Civil Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng)) or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification civil engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid code B driving licence

Recommendation    None
Key Performance Areas    

• Provide technical input into tender and contract documentation and ensure through evaluation that specifications are based on sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice; Develop cost effective construction solutions according to standards; Evaluate existing technical manuals,standard drawings and procedures; Input into the development of tender specifications; Approval of engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards; Ensure training and development of candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice;Administer performance management and development; Manage resources; Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and contract administration; Monitor, control and report on expenditure and service delivery; Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Liaise with other Chief Directorates, regional offices and local authorities regarding contracts; Human capital development including training of technical staff; Office administration and budget planning; Provide inputs for standardisation of plans and project procedure manual; Monitor, control and report on expenditure and service delivery; Input towards improvement of standard documentation and administrative procedures; Provide assistance to contractors and consultants to ensure adherence to regulations, procedures and standards; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering matters; Keep abreast of new technological changes.

Competencies    

• Working knowledge of Road infrastructure maintenance and construction; Engineering design and analysis knowledge; Proven computer literacy (MS Office) as well as computer aided engineering applications; Programme and Project Management;Contract administration; Tender conditions and evaluation;Conditions of contract (GCC 2015); Standard Specifications(Colto); Compilation of contract documentation; Contract law and Contract adjudication; Willingness to travel away from headquarters on a regular basis. Skills: Technical report writing;Sound engineering and professional judgement; Problem solving and analysis; Decision making, Team work, Creativity;Communication (written and verbal) and People Management.