Sector Manager (based in Western Cape)

Naidu Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Cape Town is seeking a registered Civil Technologist/Civil Engineer. The role involves managing projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of experience and possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant projects within the public sector.

Qualifications

• Professionally Registered Civil Technologist / Engineer with 8 years experience.
• Sound knowledge of public sector regulations.
• Ability to manage junior staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical projects and staff.
• Contribute to technical forums.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure compliance with projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering Expertise

Project Management

Technical Report Writing

Mentorship Ability

Education

Bachelor of Science / Technology in Civil Engineering

Registered with ECSA as a Professional Civil Engineer / Civil Technologist

Job description

SUMMARY

This position is based in Western Cape.

The successful candidate must be a Professionally Registered Civil Technologist / Civil Engineer with 5 years plus experience in an Urban Civil Engineering environment.

Core Functions

• Personally, maintains a field of technical specialisation recognised by the industry and all Naidu Consulting stakeholders.
• Actively embraces and promotes the core values of Naidu Consulting.
• Acts as a role model for direct reportees in respect of living the Naidu Consulting values.
• Presents papers at technical forums.
• Contributes to industry wellbeing and success by sitting on an industry related committee on an ongoing basis.
• Actively participates in Naidu Consulting’s internal forums e.g. conferences, team building events, etc.
• Must have sound knowledge of all industry related statutory bodies regulations and requirements in terms of the Public Sector Acts and the Financial Management Acts.
• Manages a strategic sector within a division and reports to the Technical Executive / Functional Manager.
• Manages and directs senior and junior staff, ensuring deliverables are met.
• Is responsible for allocated portion of the Action Plans and Project Pipeline.
• Is responsible for debtors, creditors and securing new orders.
• Is responsible for innovation hubs within the division.
• Is responsible for operational management of staff including all leave applications approval and career pathing.
• Must be able to work long hours, including after hours and weekends in order to meet urgent project deliverables.
• Assigns work, check and manage work allocated to Senior and junior engineers, technologists and technicians or draughts people where applicable.
• Where required, co-ordinates and takes responsibility for all delivery aspects of a small project or a portion of a larger strategic project.
• Programmes and ensures that deadlines are met on all project or portions of the project falling within the direct responsibility of the Sector.
• Ensures that all designs, reports and drawings produced by are prepared, checked and signed off at the required delegation level.
• Assists in compiling accurate project cost estimates and cash flow projections.
• Ensures that all drawings produced are signed and issued to site timeously.
• Effectively deals with site engineering queries (SEQ’s) from site staff, enlisting the help of supervisors where required.
• Attends and constructively contributes to design meetings and site progress meetings.
• Provides a Contract Administration function on projects within the Sector.
• Approves project related correspondence.
• Receives and checks contractor’s payment certificates.
• Ensures that all aspects of the project are handled strictly in accordance with the Naidu QMS.
• Plans, organises and controls large projects and makes technically sound recommendations on alternate solutions to engineering problems.
• Providing design or supervision support to the Sector in ensuring efficient performance within the Sector.
• Independently prepares and presents technical reports, institutes changes in the methods, design, processes or equipment with minimal guidance.
• Ability to manage contractual claims and disputes independently.
• Drives innovation within the Sector.
• Assists with the preparation of monthly status report.
• Assists Senior Technologist / Senior Engineer with administration duties as required.
• Drafts technical reports of acceptable technical and presentable quality.
• Assists with preparation of estimates for alternative solutions.
• Assists with the preparation of concept drawings and basic calculations.
• Assists with the preparation of basic planning and design reports with recommendations for submission to the client.
• Prepares preliminary design plans, calculations and check compliance with accepted design codes.
• Measures preliminary quantities and prepare estimates.
• Prepares design development and layout drawings.
• Prepares detailed design calculations.
• Prepares detailed drawings.
• Assists with the preparation of final design report.
• Attends site handover and subsequent meetings.
• Makes amendments to construction drawings as and when required.
• Assists with the compilation of project specifications (COLTO, SANS, GCC).
• Preparation of tender evaluation report.
• Preparation of Tender Documentation.
• Chairs monthly progress meetings where necessary. Timeously produce as-built drawings, compile any completion reports that may be required and get signed off at the required level.
• Develops personal relationships with, and professional respect of, your peers and superiors in Naidu and the clients with whom you interact.
• Can confidently liaise with clients and debate on a technical level and make decisions timeously.
• Attends Naidu sponsored and industry functions and effectively “networks” on behalf of Naidu.
• Assists in drawing up tenders and / or writing proposals.
• Aligns “self and personal” effort to the Naidu Mission / Vision / Shared values and Strategic Imperatives.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Through proper exploration of engineering principles and concepts, effectively briefs draughts people and junior engineering staff.
• Attends post-graduate courses in line with own and company development requirements.
• Participates in Industry committees and institutions.
• Has the ability to manage and direct junior staff, ensuring deliverables are met.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Science / Technology in Civil Engineering
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Civil Engineer / Civil Technologist
• Maintain professional registration on an ongoing basis
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a Civil Engineering Consultancy Environment

POSITION INFO

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within four weeks,