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Requirements

An engineering degree (B.Eng./B.Sc. (Eng.) in civil engineering. Three (3) years of post-qualification experience in water infrastructure related to dam design, construction, and safety of hydraulic structures. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineer. The disclosure of a valid, unexpired driver's license. Excellent knowledge and understanding of engineering design and analysis, legal compliance, project management, strategic capabilities, and leadership. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and experience in the design and analysis of dams, computer applications, and software used for these purposes. Demonstrate knowledge of current standards and practices of dam engineering, especially in hydraulics and hydraulic structures, hydrology, geology, foundations, structural design, building materials, dam safety regulations, management of consulting engineers, contract administration, and resolution of claims as well as computer applications, such as AutoCAD, SLIDE, spreadsheets, and project planning software, and the ability to work independently. Demonstrate sound engineering judgment and have the ability to review, evaluate, and/or assess civil engineering designs completed by subordinates and/or consultants holistically.

Duties

Engineering design and analysis, reviews, and approvals of dams and their appurtenant structures. Plan and manage engineering projects throughout the entire project life cycle (ECSA stages). Basic legal background and contract management skills for the implementation of civil engineering projects. Basic background of Service Level Agreements and interpretation of technical clauses. Excellent knowledge of civil engineering specifications, drawings, bill of quantities, project programming, and cash flow projections. Ensure adherence to engineering standards and sound engineering principles on civil engineering projects. Ability to travel to construction sites monthly for site meetings, quality control, and quality assurance processes. Prepare and contribute to design progress reports, design reports, site inspection/investigation reports, technical review comments, and risk registers. Review and assess technical submissions, reports, drawings, and calculations for compliance with approved design criteria, applicable standards and guidelines, and contractual requirements. Promote skills transfer and development of candidate engineers. Manage resources and inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary engineering team. Research and development. Office administration and budget planning.