Job Description

Civil Engineer x 2 - GlenvistaJob Advert SummaryThe successful candidate will assist the Civil Structures and Building Asset Manager with the management of the Civil Structures and Building category of assets, as part of the bulk water supply infrastructure. This individual is responsible for ensuring that these assets are specified, installed, operated and maintained in order to provide expected levels of service at minimum lifecycle cost.Minimum RequirementsBSc.Eng/B.Eng in Civil Engineering DegreeEligible for Professional Registration with the Engineering Council of SA (PrEng- Civil)4-6 years applicable post graduate experience in structural design, management of water retaining structures and other civil engineering infrastructure in the water industry.Minimum 4 years in the structural design of water retaining structures and buildings.Primary DutiesDevelop and maintain standards and strategies to optimise asset performance and availability, maintenance regimes, rates of deterioration, lifespan, etc.Provide and update plans and costs for the management of each civil asset and/or building asset, for incorporation into the integrated Asset Management Plan.Conduct condition assessment and performance measurement of assets to agreed standards and frequencies.Develop, specify, and review improvements to design specifications, operating and maintenance regimes for all civil structures and building assets.Develop and continuously review rehabilitation and retrofitting designs for all civil and building assets.Review and recommend specification and design of new assets to ensure lifecycle performance is adequately addressed.Initiate and lead asset management related projects.Use of best fit technology for the civil and building category of AssetsCreate and encourage a culture of teamwork, and achievement, through the application of frequent feedback and communication with staff and promote employment equity.KnowledgeDesign of the asset category.Technical knowledge in the design of Civil structures and building assets.Specification governing the asset category.Understanding of the operation and maintenance governing the asset category.Financial and economic principles, including life cycle costing.Condition assessment and performance measurement techniques and evaluation.Asset rehabilitation technology.Principles of plant maintenance and reliability.Principles of asset management.SkillsNetworking SkillsSpatial analysis and interpretation.Decision makingPlanning and organisingEffective communication and interpersonal skillsConceptual thought and well developed analytical and coordinating skillsPeople managementPrecise application of pre-defined StandardsPunctuality and accuracy in the execution of projectsTechnical skillReport writing skillCommunication skillAttitudeCustomer serviceCritical evaluationSelf-motivatedProblem solvingHighly motivated and innovativeDiligent and performance drivenResults drivenParticipate effectively as a member of a team

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