Professional Engineer (Civil) Grade A at Free State Provincial Government

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Civil Engineer. Valid driver’s licence with exception of persons with disabilities. 

DUTIES :

• Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety. Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects. Develop cost effective solutions according to standards.
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Develop tender specifications. Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice. Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards.
• Ensure training and development of technicians, technologist and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice. Supervise the engineering work and processes. Administer performance management and development. Manage resources and budget planning.
• Prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation. Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration. Monitor and control expenditure and report on expenditure and service delivery. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
• Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.