Civil Technician

South Zambezi Engineering Services; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering services provider in Centurion seeks a Civil Engineer to generate detailed project drawings and support various infrastructural projects related to water supply and wastewater. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in civil inspection, including marine civils. The position demands effective teamwork, strong communication skills, and proficiency in relevant design software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil inspection experience, including marine civils.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Basic knowledge of relevant South African Acts.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with design engineers for project specifications.
• Generate drawings for water supply and wastewater projects.
• Support project managers with necessary design documentation.

Skills

Civil Engineering principles

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

National Diploma in Civil Engineering

B. Tech in Civil Engineering

Tools

AEC Collection – Plant 3D

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Job Summary

Generation of drawings and filing for projects in infrastructural services mainly water supply and wastewater.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with the design engineer to obtain clear specifications
• Support the design department and project managers with necessary drawings from concept to handover
• Generation of drawings on projects in infrastructural services mainly water supply and wastewater to meet projects objectives
• Incumbent may also be required to assist in the same role to projects involving roads and storm water disciplines
• Incumbent to be able to work in a team
• Must be able to communicate with all team members, service providers to communicate ideas, troubleshoot and propose solutions
• Provide guidance to all staff on how filing system works
• Perform ad-hoc office duties as assigned by the Lead Engineer

Qualifications And Experience / Minimum Requirements

• National Dip., B. Tech, B/ in Civil Engineering or similar advantageous
• Minimum of 5+ years civil inspection from which must be marine civils experience in major construction industries.
• Experience with designing of WTP, Water Retaining Pumpstations, Reseivar and Pipeline.
• Basic knowledge of Employee Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, OHS Act, some understanding of design compliance standards.
• Occasional inter-provincial site visits
• Valid Driver’s license
• Salary: To be negotiated

COMPETENCIES

• The ability to plan and prioritise workloads in order to meet deadlines is fundamental, as well as effective time management of work flow in order to meet deadlines. The ability to work without Management direction, use initiative and possess a positive attitude towards teamwork is critical.
• Can take decisions and demonstrate accountability and integrity.
• Is able to negotiate, influence and persuade stakeholders in projects to achieve positive solutions to any challenges which may arise
• Can troubleshoot and strategize to meet the long-term vision of the company.
• The ability to see details at close range.
• The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern.
• Deductive reasoning- the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Oral and written comprehension and expression.
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and drawings.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Be able to make decisions and be a team player
• Ability to work under pressure and manage personal effectiveness in face of challenge
• Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, energy and motivation
• To work and monitor quality on specialised subcontractors
• Software Capabilities: AEC Collection – Plant 3D, Civil 3D, Infraworks, Civil designer, MicroStation
• Technical Ability & knowledge in reading, developing & applying 3D Models, P&IdS, PFDs & CFDs
• Diversified Engineering knowledge in the disciplines of Civil and Mechanical interfacing with Structural engineering.

Application Process

If you are not contacted as a short‑listed candidate within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

Candidates are invited to submit a CV together with copies of certificates/driver’s licence (no original certificates). Applications that are received without copies of required documentation will not be considered.

Closing Date: 6th December 2024

Completed applications can be hand‑delivered or e‑mailed to the recruitment email address below by the indicated closing date.

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South Zambezi is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, pregnancy or maternity, gender re‑assignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, age, race or disability.