Fresh Jobs at JG AFRIKA

JG Afrika is looking for a BIM Modeller to undertake BIM modelling, draughting or detailing and to support civil engineering teams/ projects.
The successful applicant must ensure technically sound, quality support that is timeous and within budget.
They must also continuously learn and adapt to new BIM skills and workflows as new digital tools are developed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake given tasks within time allocation / budget.
• Work in a dynamic environment and adapt to frequent project changes.
• Work effectively as part of a team or independently with minimal oversight.
• Interpret and communicate information of a complex technical nature,
• Take responsibility for communicating with project team members on the status of their tasks and assignments and continuous basis.
• Ensure project output complies with current draughting and annotation codes, standards, industry requirements etc.
• Undertake given tasks in accordance with JG Afrika’s QMS & OHS requirements,
• Participate in Mentoring and coaching of (internal) staff, Internal skills development, knowledge sharing/skills transfer, innovation and keeping up with industry standards changes.
• Understand and Apply the Document Management System to all documents and deliverables for projects assigned to individual, and ensure all documents issued externally to company align with the Document Management and Transmittal system standards and required.
• Work with others to develop, maintain and improve on existing workflows to continuously strive for higher levels of efficiency.

Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate
• Multi-Disciplinary Draughting National Certificate
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• AutoDesk Certified Professional in Civil3D

Experience:

• Must have 2 – 5 years of experience within the civil engineering space.

Skills:

• Able to learn and to develop new skills and workflows for new digital tools.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience working with Revit
• Experience working with AutoDesk Dynamo or similar (Advantageous)
• Proficient in BIM360 (Advantageous)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Competencies:

• Ability to work on fast paced design and construct projects.
• Ability to take initiative, and self-manage based on an understanding of workflows and processes
• Enthusiasm
• Reliability
• Proactive

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JG Afrika is looking for an Assistant Financial Manager for their Financial Department, to be based in Sunninghill, Johannesburg.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Play a leadership role within the finance team (3 staff).
• Assistance with Preparation of monthly and annual financial accounts for audit.
• Oversight of the Payables process.
• Primary Admin relationship with Bank partners.
• Depreciation of fixed assets, and reconciliation of the Fixed asset Schedules to Trial balance monthly.
• Administrative matters for all instalment sale agreements and Mortgage Facilities.
• Preparation and submission for review, of the monthly VAT returns.
• Drafting Annual Financial Statements using CaseWare.
• Assisting in the operation and development of the finance department.
• Revenue recognition and sub-consultant accounting.
• Accounts receivable recoveries and bad debt management.
• Expense Claims and Staff Accounts.
• Payroll Cycle and compliance thereof.
• Income Tax and compliance thereof.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of a B.Com (Hons) Accounting

Experience:

• Should have + – 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Experience with the following software required:

• SAP Business One
• Enterprise – preferable
• CaseWare
• Microsoft Excel & Word
• Power BI
• SAGE 300

Skills:

• Financial Data Analyses
• Accounting (Demonstrate and understanding of IFRS, and ability to apply within the JG Afrika accounting process)
• IT
• Reporting (Timely, complete and accurate)
• Communication (Proactive and Effective)
• Time Management (demonstrating efficiency and prioritising)
• Collaboration (Within corporate team, and across all elements of the business)

Competencies:

• Budgeting and forecasting
• Regulatory knowledge
• Strategic thinking
• Problem solving
• Strong attention to detail

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JG Afrika is looking for a structural engineer for their Cape Town office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Specialized knowledge of civil engineering structures, buildings and industrial structures.
•  The role requires a high level of expertise in structural design and analysis.
•  Have experience in a project leader role, liaising with clients and built environment professionals.
•  Proficient in Prokon, Sumo, AutoCAD, Revit.
•  Ensure tasks are completed to meet project programmes, timelines and ensure deadlines are met.
•  Ensure appropriate technical and company design standards and quality procedures are maintained on all projects

Qualifications:

•  Education – a minimum of BEng or BTech in Civil Engineering.
•  A Master’s degree in Structural Engineering would be an advantage.
•  Professional Registration with ECSA would be an advantage or be close to registering. Minimum requirement is Cand PR Eng/Cand Pr Tech Eng.

Experience:

•  Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in structural design in a consulting environment.

Skills:

•  Technical expertise
•  Project Management skills
•  Client Relationship management
•  Strategic thinking
•  Business acumen

Competencies:

•  Leadership
•  Communication
•  Adaptability
•  Innovation
•  Project Planning & Execution
•  Collaboration & Teamwork
•  Problem Solving & Decision Making

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JG Afrika is looking thire a project manager with experience in managing projects in the municipal environment, in particular in the fields of municipal infrastructure or solid waste management.
Management of projects may alsextend tsupporting other areas of infrastructure development, like wastewater-related projects, infrastructure tcommunity development, engineering projects relating turbanisation.
The candidate will be expected tmanage construction projects in both design and construction stage and engage and manage client interactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To manage and oversee design and construction stage of projects, including undertaking of contract administration, and preparing project management documentation throughout the life cycle of a project, including but not limited to:
• Project Management Plans,
• Project Execution Plans,
• Project Programmes,
• Project Implementation Plans,
• Cashflow Forecasts,
• Works Order Briefs
• Invoicing, and
• Budgets
• To manage multidisciplinary engineering design teams and stakeholder inputs,
• To oversee technical staff, and ensure task execution by key dates,
• Preparing contract documentation and managing contract administration.
• Train and Mentor junior staff in project management knowledge areas

Qualifications:

• Qualifying Undergraduate Degree in the Built Environment (BSc, BEng)
• PrCPM with SACPCMP (Essential)
• A valid driver’s licence (Essential)

Experience:

• 5-10 years’ post-graduation experience in project management municipal infrastructure discipline

Knowledge Areas

• Knowledge of the management and design of solid waste management, infrastructure including lined disposal facilities, refuse transfer stations, etc. (Advantageous)
• Knowledge of municipal environment and processes associated with these environments, (Essential)
• Knowledge of construction project management principles, (Essential)
• Knowledge of construction administration including GCC 2015, JBCC or FIDIC suits of contracts (NEC Advantageous)

Skills:

• Highly Organised
• Efficient
• Ability twork independently and part of a team.
• Ability tmanage and communicate with both more senior and junior staff
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to take responsibility and accountability for tasks.

Competencies:

Proficiency in:

• Microsoft Office Suite,
• MS Projects

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JG Afrika is looking to employ a Senior Resident Engineer with strong experience in road rehabilitation.
This is a contract position that will run for approximately 14 months and will be based on site in Pretoria.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• This will be night work and will involve localised patching and overlay of the entire carriageway.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of a BSc or a B Tech in Civil Engineering
• Must be professionally registered as a Pr Eng, or Pr Tech Eng.

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 10+ years’ site experience on similar road rehabilitation projects as a Senior RE.
• Experience with asphalt overlays is essential.

Skills:

• Proficiency in civil engineering principles and practices.
• Expertise in asphalt overlay techniques and materials.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project management.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee construction activities.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience in budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Compliance and Safety: Commitment to safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Competencies:

• Strong leadership.
• Excellent communication.
• Problem-Solving
• Project Management
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability