Job Description

Why SMEC South Africa?

• Innovation at our Core: We live and breathe innovation. At SMEC, you'll have the opportunity to work on nation-building projects that are characterised by sustainable, innovative solutions.
• Engineering Excellence: We're committed to pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence. Your skills will be honed and expanded through our commitment to using the best software and technology.
• Continuous Learning: In the fast-paced world of engineering, staying up to date is crucial. We invest in your growth with access to training and mentorship programmes.
• Collaborative Environment: You'll be part of a close-knit team of experts who value your insights and contributions, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and growth.
• Job Mobility: As a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, our global reach offers our people greater opportunities for job mobility and career growth.

About the Role

Are you a passionate Engineer with a vision for shaping the future through innovation and ground-breaking solutions? Your journey in engineering excellence begins right here, at SMEC South Africa, where we're on a mission to engineer a brighter, more sustainable world. We're looking for engineering trailblazers to join our dynamic team and redefine what's possible. We are looking for a talented Engineer or Technologist to join our Construction and Pavements, KwaZulu Natal, Durban Office

Key Responsibilities :

• Project management
• Project financial forecasting, budgets and associated resource planning
• Regular client contacts without Senior Managers
• Indirectly responsible for term tender budgets
• Supervise and manage small teams (Technicians, Students, Draughtsmen, Graduates)
• Mentor Technicians, Graduate Technologists and/or Graduate Engineers in relevant software tools
• Check the work of other team members
• Develop increased design ability and quality
• Draft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality
• Make technical decisions and provide solutions rather than one completed end result
• Able to present / represent their technical work
• Able to draft responses to straightforward bids xe2x80x93 assistance sought with commercial aspects
• Develop knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management
• Develop understanding of Functional Unit technologies and markets
• Ability to check and inspect constructed works for compliance with design and specifications
• Construction administration and monitoring
• Preparation of tenders for construction including BoQxe2x80x99s and specifications
• Preparation of tender bids to clients including draft cost estimates
• Development of internal standards and implementing them
• Develop solutions to complex engineering problems
• Perform design work duties under the supervision of a Professional Engineer/ Scientists/Other Professionals
• Draughting
• Apply SMECxe2x80x99s systems and procedures and ensure enforcement
• Working with clients and municipal line departments to capture their requirements
• Compilation of contract documentation and specification including measurement files
• Client invoicing
• Project auditing (if assigned role of quality auditor)

Recommended Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from accredited university/college, or B.Tech Degree from accredited technikon.
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience
• Professional Registration with ECSA (Pr Eng/ Pr Tech Eng) would be advantageous
• Clear understanding of local functional business technologies and markets
• Knowledge of intermediate to advanced project management and the use of project management software
• Professionalism
• Proficiency in software essential
• Understands the principles of the design process and how design is translated into deliverables through the use of software tools
• Understands the key project issues and how these influence his/her work
• Can make good decisions on own initiative
• Ability to draft technical reports of acceptable technical presentational quality
• Ability to organise information well and communicate design intent through software tool output
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of the design process and how design is translated into deliverables through use of software tools
• Demonstrated understanding of key project issues and how these influence his/her line of work

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

Only candidates who meet the above minimum requirements will be considered. Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

Suitable candidates can submit their resumes to or (please capture the role you are applying for as a subject)

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesnxe2x80x99t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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