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Assistant Engineers Representative - Eastern Cape- Nqushwa-12months Eastern Cape
Job Advertisement: Assistant Engineers Representative - Eastern Cape
About Us
The company is a multidisciplinary engineering firm with head office based in Pietermaritzburg, KZN. We are recruiting for a 12-month Labour-Intensive Construction (LIC) bridge project for the Nqushwa Local Municipality, approximately 80 km from East London. Accommodation will be provided and approved travel expenses will be paid.
Position: Assistant Engineers Representative (LIC Bridge Works)
Location: (Site based) Nqushwa Local Municipality, Eastern Cape
Employment Type: Fixed-term (project-based)
Start Date: Immediate
Project Details:

• Client Area: Nqushwa Local Municipality (80 km from East London)
• Project Duration: 12 months (estimated)
• Start Date: Immediate
• Accommodation: Provided
• Travel: Approved travel expenses reimbursed

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: BTech or ND or Beng Tech (Civil) from a recognized South African institution
• Professional Registration: Pr Tech Eng or Pr Techi Eng registration with ECSA
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of post-graduate site experience.

• Training: Labour-Intensive Construction unit standard at NQF Level 5 (SAQA-accredited).
• Experience: Successfully executed at least ONE (1) bridge construction projects in a lead/site representative capacity.
• Availability: Full-time site presence for the contract duration

:

• Support the Engineers Representative with LIC bridge supervision and contract administration tasks.
• Monitor workmanship, quality and quantities; maintain daily site diaries and measurement records.
• Assist with reviewing drawings, method statements and HSE documentation.
• Facilitate stakeholder liaison consistent with LIC methods.

Personal Attributes:

• Diligent, organised and able to work independently under guidance.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Team player with a community-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day supervision, quality checks and quantity verification.
• Assist with progress reporting and certification inputs.
• Coordinate with inspectors, survey and materials testing teams.
• Snagging and close-out support.

Annual Guaranteed Package (AGP):

• Salary: Market-related salary guaranteed, discussed with shortlisted candidates.
• Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus paid in December, based on employee and company performance.
• Vehicle Use: Compensation for personal vehicle use at Department of Transport prescribed rates, updated monthly.

Telecom Services: Approved monthly claims for private cell phone use (voice & data) if required for specific projects.
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