Civil Engineering - Department Head

Recruiter:

Keystone Project Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB002589/BM

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Looking for a Civil Engineering - Department Head which will be based in Randburg.

POSITION INFO:
RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee the Civil Engineering Department Plan, design, oversee and manage various rail projects in particular the Civil Engineering Discipline Understand railway \/ roads engineering i.t.o. alignments, track geometry and layer works Co-ordinate with clients Identify the need for and Appoint Sub-consultants e.g. Geotechnical Specialists and Surveyors. Review and approve technical designs Develop specifications, technical and financial aspects of tender documents and contracts Write-up for tender purposes Ensure compliance to all relevant railway standards and regulations Perform project \/ contract management where needed Coordinate multi-disciplinary projects within R&H Rail Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs Willing to travel nationally and internationally from time to time QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer \/ Professional Technologist B Sc \/ B-Tech Degree in Civil Engineering. A Masters degree in Transportation will be beneficial 15 years of relevant post education relevant experience in engineering discipline and prior transit and rail experience Experience with private - and parastatal rail projects Experience working with AutoCAD \/ Civil 3D Strong understanding of South African requirements for project implementation BEHAVIOURAL QUALITIES Self-management Taking ownership Team Leader Team player and open minded Initiative Confidentiality Establish and maintain high ethics and a culture of Integrity, Honesty and Professionalism

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