Mechanical Engineer (ECSA)

Southey Contracting Offshore Division; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Cape Town seeks a project manager with strong delegation and administration skills. The role requires a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience and knowledge of JBCC contracts. Candidates with experience in government health projects are preferred. Strong formal writing skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. Work under strict deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience required.
• Experience in government health projects is advantageous.
• Able to review, compile and endorse contract instructions.

Skills

Project management

Strong administration skills

Delegation skills

Sound working knowledge of JBCC 6.2

Proficient in MS Word

Proficient in MS Excel

Proficient in Outlook

Formal writing skills

Education

Professionally registered with ECSA

Job description

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years post-registration - Must be professionally registered with ECSA
• Preferably based in Cape Town
• Age: 25 – 45
• Able to work in an open office environment with other professionals
• Experience in government health projects is advantageous or at least experience in high complexity construction projects
• Sound working knowledge and experience with JBCC 6.2 Principal Building Agreement is essential. exposure to NEC 3 & 4 contracts is beneficial
• Able to review, compile and endorse Contract Instructions & Extension of time claims
• Experience with project-specific cash flow projections (Construction and PSP fees) is beneficial
• STRONG project management and delegation skills
• Able to work under strict deadlines
• Proficient in MS Word & Excel & Outlook
• Strong formal writing skillset
• Strong administration skills
• English as a first language is highly preferable