Engineer Agent Representative - Cape Town

Pro Tem; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is urgently seeking an Engineer’s Agent Representative to join their Cape Town team. This role requires a professional with over 5 years of experience in civil engineering and relevant registration. The candidate will oversee all matters related to a road construction project with an expected completion date in March 2026, ensuring adherence to project specifications and effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years' experience in a relevant engineering role.
• Professional registration is mandatory.
• Knowledge of project specifications and Bill of Quantities.

Responsibilities

• Act under the direction of the Contracts Engineer.
• Manage all delegated matters efficiently.
• Ensure project specifications are met.

Skills

Resident engineer experience

Professional registration (Pr Eng, Pr Tech)

Knowledge of specifications and Bill of Quantities

Knowledge of Conditions of Contract

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Client relation skills

Contractual matters knowledge

Project management techniques

Experience with City of Cape Town projects

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a team and independently

Job description

Overview

My client is urgently looking for an Engineer’s Agent Representative to join their Cape Town team as soon as possible for a short-term assignment on a road construction project, with an estimated completion date of March 2026. The project is located in the Cape Town area. The Engineers Agent Representative will act under the direction of the Contracts Engineer appointed in terms of the contract and will have immediate charge of all matters within the powers delegated to him.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years' experience as a resident engineer
• Professional registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech or Pr Techni
• Thorough working knowledge of specifications and Bill of Quantities (COLTO / COTO, SANS 1200, project specific etc.)
• Thorough working knowledge of Conditions of Contract (GCC 2015)
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent client relation skills
• Experience in contractual matters, including claim evaluations.
• Must be conversant with modern project management techniques
• Relevant Experience with City of Cape Town projects advantageous
• The Applicant is required to have experience as the Engineer’s Representative (Resident Engineer) on civil, urban and road projects
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well in a team and independently