Control Engineering Technologists (Civil) Grade A

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (B Tech). Six (6) years post-qualification technical experience in road infrastructure required. Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist is compulsory. A valid driver’s license, willing to travel extensively. Knowledge: Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of SLAs. Management information knowledge. Engineering Professional Act. National Land Transport Act. Extensive knowledge of TMH and TRH Manuals and other industry-specific manuals. Technical design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Technical consulting. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. General Conditions of Contract, knowledge of construction regulations. Skills: Project management. Technical design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Legal compliance. Technical report writing. Technical consulting. Networking. Professional judgment. Skills needed: Decision-making. Team leadership. Creativity; Change management. Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication (written and verbal). Computer skills. Planning and organising. People management. Problem-solving and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technicians and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities. Ensure the adherence and promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate and monitor existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority. Manage road building material functions including laboratory services. Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance databases. Assess pavements and prioritizing rehabilitation and reseal projects. Manage the implementation of road infrastructure projects through six stages of ECSA. Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying engineering principles. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters. Provide inputs into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan.

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