Role Purpose
The role focuses on the design, construction oversight, maintenance, and long-term sustainability of civil and structural infrastructure.
The engineer will:
- Lead civil engineering studies and projects
- Develop maintenance and renewal strategies
- Ensure compliance with safety, QA/QC, and engineering standards
- Manage budgets, contractors, consultants, and technical teams
- Support infrastructure reliability and operational continuity
Core Responsibilities
Technical & Engineering
- Develop civil engineering standards and maintenance strategies
- Review and approve engineering designs and drawings
- Identify infrastructure risks, deviations, and improvement opportunities
- Lead technical investigations and root-cause analyses
- Develop scopes of work and project charters
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
- Oversee construction quality and execution
Asset Integrity & Sustainability
- Create renewal roadmaps for long-term infrastructure sustainability
- Recommend monitoring and advanced engineering analyses
- Support asset maintenance management practices
Project & Financial Management
- Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow
- Support cost estimation and project planning
- Ensure engineering scopes align with project costs
Leadership
- Supervise engineers, technicians, and contractors
- Drive knowledge sharing and team development
- Manage team performance and safety compliance
- Translate operational requirements into engineering strategies
Stakeholder & Contractor Management
- Manage external consultants and service providers
- Maintain strong contractor relationships
- Provide technical support during construction phases
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor's Degree / BTech in Civil Engineering
Experience: 5+ years in a construction or heavy industrial environment
Preferred Registration: Professional registration with Engineering Council of South Africa
Important Technical Themes
- Structural integrity management
- Maintenance engineering
- Industrial infrastructure
- Civil asset lifecycle management
- Engineering governance and peer review
- Safety compliance
- Infrastructure sustainability
Key Competencies Expected
- Strong engineering judgment
- Financial and business understanding
- Leadership and team development
- Advanced problem-solving ability
- Contractor and stakeholder management
- Change leadership
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Compensation Information
MIP Rate: R786.43
