Professional Engineer (Production level): Civil and Structural (Education Infrastructure) at Western Cape Government

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant qualification in civil engineering; A minimum of 3 years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer Or have submitted with ECSA for professional registration as a Professional Engineer (proof of payment and letter of acknowledgment from ECSA to be submitted with application) and compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer will then be applicable within 6 months from appointment); A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Experience of the following: Contract documentation and administration; Project management, formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage service providers (PSPs, contractors, etc.), manage and review PSP outputs and project documentation to ensure compliance with norms and standards, built environment regulations and legislation; Monitor, control and report on project progress, project programme and project expenditure; Managing and processing of documents for approval, input to monthly progress reports, input to monthly cost reports, payment certificates and invoices, fee claims, EPWP documentation as per Education Infrastructure operational requirements; Office administration and budget planning; Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Research and development; Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.  

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Technical: Programme and project mamagement; Engineering design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Skills needed: Technical report writing, creating high performance culture, professional judgement, networking; Generic: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising skills; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People management; Change management; Innovation; Act/regulations of Occupation Health and Safety (OHS-Act); National building regulations and all relevant built environment legislation; Public sector procurement; Ability to work under pressure.