Structural Engineer

Overview

Role:

Structural Engineer

Closing Date:

10 October 2023

Contract Type:

Fixed-Term

Duration:

60 Months

Job Purpose

The Infrastructure Project Delivery programme is aimed at ensuring that Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) provides requisite Technical Support to Project Sponsors and Implementing Agents (IA’s) on the priority and catalytic social and infrastructure projects and programmes. 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.

Main Responsibilities

Coordinate the development of feasibility studies, designs and drawings of priority infrastructure such as bridges and municipal roads.
Conduct on site investigations and analyse data
Assist with the preparation of feasibility studies, designs and drawings of bridges
Assist in the preparation of procurement related documents and contracting strategies
Assess potential design and construction risks on site
Ensure compliance with quality and safety
Monitor construction progress and compile progress reports
Conduct on-site inspections and ensuring that structures and constructed according to design specifications
Sign off completed structures as sound and reliable

QUALIFICATIONS

BEng or BSc qualification in Structural Engineering
Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 – 7 years working experience as a structural engineer.
Knowledge and understanding of different suites of contracts (e.g. FIDC, GCC, NEC etc).
Knowledge and understanding of SANS 10162
Knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001 and 14001
Knowledge, understanding and experience working with structural design software
Knowledge and experience of computer skills (e.g. MS Office)

Job Requirements

Excellent communication and report writing skills
Self-starter who solves problems with little to no guidance
Strong business and financial acumen
Strong Project Management Skills
Strong Analytical Skills
Planning and Organizing
Problem Solving
Attention to detail

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Self-motivated and self-driven skills
Coping with pressures and Setbacks
Negotiating and influencing
Interpersonal skills

Structural Engineer

Overview

Main Responsibilities

Job Requirements

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