Directorate : DESIGN SERVICES (Structures)

Requirements :

• Engineering Degree [B Eng/ Bsc (Eng)] in Civil Engineering. Registration with ECSA as a professional Engineer with a minimum of 3 years’ post qualification engineering experience. Must have a valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• PG and GDRT Policies and procedures. Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations. Understanding of expectations of customers. Knowledge of SLAs. Management information knowledge. Knowledge of GPG political and executive structure. Engineering professional Act. Gauteng transport Infrastructure Act 2001. National Land Transport Act. Architectural Profession Act. Landscape Architectural Profession Act. Programme and project management. Engineering design and analysis. research and development. Computer aided engineering application. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating High performance culture. Professional judgement. Networking Attributes- Decisive. Responsive. Credible. Flexible/Change oriented. Proactive and resourceful.

Duties :

• Plan for and undertake structural designs for roads, bridges and transport infrastructure. Hydraulic design for bridges and culverts. Prepare tender documentation and manage consulting engineering contracts.
• Validate compliance with departmental design policies, standards, and procedures. Contribute to the condition assessments for roads and bridges and make recommendations for bridge maintenance and repairs. Lead panel inspections for roads structures (culverts, bridges etc.) and management of these assets.
• Validate drainage designs by consultants for road construction and road rehabilitation projects. Prepare performance reports and manage risks for structures in road reserves. Prepare deliverables and reports associated with the relevant stages of the Standard for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management.
• Participate in and report at the provincial and national infrastructure forums. Mentor Candidate Engineers, Technologists and Technicians employed by the Department. Manage and develop technical staff.