Job Description

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - SANDTONThe Infrastructure Project Delivery programme is aimed at ensuring that Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) provides requisite Technical Support to Project Sponsors and Implementing Agents (IAxe2x80x99s) on the priority and catalytic social and infrastructure projects and programmes. JOB PURPOSE:The focus of the programme is to accelerate priority infrastructure focusing on local government infrastructure projects (municipal water and sanitation) and national programmes such as rural bridges, schools, provincial roads and state buildings/precinct. This role focuses provision of required structural engineering support to ISA clients and stakeholders including technical advice in respect of planning and reporting on construction and infrastructure activities related to design, management, oversight, and construction risk mitigation.QUALIFICATIONS:xe2x80xa2 BEng or BSc qualification in Structural Engineeringxe2x80xa2 Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.)EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE: xe2x80xa2 Minimum 5 - 8 years working experience as a structural engineer.xe2x80xa2 Knowledge and understanding of different suites of contracts (e.g. FIDC, GCC, NEC etc).xe2x80xa2 Knowledge and understanding of SANS 10162xe2x80xa2 Knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001 and 14001xe2x80xa2 Knowledge, understanding and experience working with structural design softwarexe2x80xa2 Knowledge and experience of computer skills (e.g. MS Office)KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:xe2x80xa2 Coordinate the development of feasibility studies, designs and drawings of priority infrastructure such as bridges and municipal roads.xe2x80xa2 Conduct on site investigations and analyse dataxe2x80xa2 Assist with the preparation of feasibility studies, designs and drawings of bridgesxe2x80xa2 Assist in the preparation of procurement related documents and contracting strategiesxe2x80xa2 Assess potential design and construction risks on sitexe2x80xa2 Ensure compliance with quality and safetyxe2x80xa2 Monitor construction progress and compile progress reportsxe2x80xa2 Conduct on-site inspections and ensuring that structures and constructed according to design specificationsxe2x80xa2 Sign off completed structures as sound and reliableTECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:xe2x80xa2 Excellent communication and report writing skillsxe2x80xa2 Self-starter who solves problems with little to no guidancexe2x80xa2 Strong business and financial acumenxe2x80xa2 Strong Project Management Skillsxe2x80xa2 Strong Analytical Skillsxe2x80xa2 Planning and Organizing xe2x80xa2 Problem Solvingxe2x80xa2 Attention to detailBEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:xe2x80xa2 Self-motivated and self-driven skillsxe2x80xa2 Coping with pressures and Setbacksxe2x80xa2 Negotiating and influencingxe2x80xa2 Interpersonal skills Desired Skills:Judgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingManagement of Personnel ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessManagement of Financial ResourcesTime Management

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