Professional Engineer/Technologist

SMEC; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is seeking a Professional Engineer/Technologist in Bloemfontein to lead design, drawings, and construction supervision for urban development projects. The role involves project management, multidisciplinary coordination, and delivering high-quality outputs within time and cost constraints.

Key responsibilities include CAD-based design, mentoring technicians, and ensuring deliverables meet client requirements.

Qualifications

• BSc/BTech degree from an accredited university/college.
• Professional registration (Pr Eng/Pr Tech) is required or expected.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering and project management within the Buildings and Cities Function.
• Produce drawings and documentation using CAD and related tools.
• Supervise and train technicians and junior staff in software tools.
• Ensure design outputs meet time and cost constraints.
• Represent and present technical work to clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor construction works for compliance with design and specifications.

Education

BSc/BTech degree

Professional registration (Pr Eng/Pr Tech)

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Civil Services Design software

Job description

Position: Professional Engineer/Technologist

Function: Urban Development

Location: Bloemfontein

REPORTS TO

Section Manager, Function Manager or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for a senior Design Engineer/Technologist to assist in project within the Municipal space. Project Management, Civil Design, Drawings, Documentation, Construction supervision and Project close out within the Buildings and Cities Function and providing assistance to Senior Engineers/Scientists/Other Professionals/Consultants in the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Good software tool understanding, works alone with minimum supervision whilst producing tool deliverables
• Able to organise information well and communicate design intent through software tool output. e.g. structure a drawing correctly and communicate design intent through drawing using CAD
• Understands the principles of the design process and how design is translated into deliverables through the use of software tools.
• Understands the key project issues and how these influence their individual work
• Taking ownership and responsibility for their own work and completing it to time and cost
• Trains technicians and junior staff in relevant software tools
• Supervises and checks the work of other team members
• Develops increased design ability and quality
• Drafts technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality
• Able to present / represent their technical work
• Draft responses to straightforward bids – assistance sought with commercial aspects
• Develop knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management
• Successful in identifying and following through on leads associated with additional work prospects on the projects they are involved with.
• Regular client contact under direction of more senior manager
• Ability to inspect constructed works for compliance with design and specifications
• Undertakes monitoring and proposes remedial actions
• Understand and implement local functional business technologies and markets
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end
• Develop project scope and deliverables that support client business goals in collaboration with all stakeholders
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Civil Services Design software proficiency is required
• BSc/ BTech degree from accredited university/college Professional registration (Pr Eng/Pr Tech)
• Clear understanding of local functional business technologies and markets
• To be able to communicate with Clients, and other project role players efficiently and professionally.
• To be able to work under pressure, when requested, and be self-reliant

We are proud of the brilliant minds we have at SMEC and are committed to ensuring that our people have the best opportunities and resources to learn, grow and succeed. Our hiring decisions are guided by skills, qualifications and experience, ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities for all. We are intentional about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, not as a requirement, but as a fundamental part of who we are. We strive to create a workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced, fresh ideas are encouraged, and everyone has the support they need to thrive. At SMEC, every individual has a voice, and through our commitment to engineering positive change, every contribution makes a difference.

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