Principal Researcher: Pavement Design

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Pretoria area has an opportunity for a Principal Researcher in Pavement Design.

POSITION INFO:

Requirements:

• A Masters’ degree in civil engineering, a PhD in civil engineering is preferable
• 10 years civil engineering experience specialisation in pavement design
• A track record in attracting and securing funding to support a team and formulating strategies
• Registration with a relevant professional body
• Good understanding of the transport sector in South Africa
• Must be computer literate as well as have the ability to understand and use domain specialised software
• Ability to carry out strategic stakeholder interactions at all levels
• Ability to effectively present ideas, concepts, plan and procedures
• Demonstrated track record of the ability to work accurately, independently and efficiently

KPAs:

• Provide technical and strategic leadership to staff in the Pavement Design and Construction (PDC) research group by ensuring quality scientific outputs and the professional development and transformation of the group’s scientific capacity
• Lead research in the structural design of road pavements
• Proven contract and project management experience on medium to large-scale projects, preferably involving multi-disciplinary research and development, both in South Africa and internationally
• Networking ability both nationally and internationally, and proven networks within all aspects of transport infrastructure design, construction, maintenance and rehabilitation

Please note should you not receive a response within 7 business days of applying, you may consider your application as being unsuccessful.

 

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