Technical Specialist

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company in Johannesburg is seeking a Technical Specialist to lead and support teams comprising Engineers, Designers, and Draughtspersons across various projects. This role emphasizes technical leadership, problem-solving, and project management, requiring a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and support quality assurance protocols while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of practical experience in the relevant discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering design issues and analysis methods.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong QA knowledge and regulatory understanding (OHS/env regs).
• Knowledge of construction contracts and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance to peers and other functional groups.
• Lead technical leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Identify and provide solutions to challenging engineering problems.
• Prepare client reports, designs, and tender submissions.
• Ensure QA compliance and adherence to standards.
• Develop practical, economical engineering solutions.
• Supervise drawings, specifications, and contract docs.
• Share knowledge via workshops, lectures, and papers.

Skills

Technical support

Leadership skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

QA knowledge

Contractual knowledge

OHS & environmental regs

Education

Bachelor of Engineering degree

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

An engineering company based in Johannesburg is on the lookout for a Technical Specialist to join their team!

This position is responsible for leading and working with teams of Engineers, Designers and Draughtspersons across a portfolio of projects and clients. The role involves technical leadership and the ability to lift the overall technical performance of the engineering professional team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and guidance to peers and other functional groups within the level of your expertise
• Provide technical leadership in a multi-disciplinary team
• Identify and provide solutions to challenging engineering problems
• Ensure that Quality Assurance (QA) requirements are adhered to
• Apply a deeper understanding of engineering principles to devise and deliver practical and economical solutions to problems
• Plan and resource projects
• Prepare client reports and designs
• Assist in the management and training of staff including mentoring
• Contribute to the overall management and profitability of the discipline
• Supervision of drawing, project specifications and contract documentation production for assigned tasks
• Prepare expressions of interest and tender submissions
• Maintaining contact with a wide local and international network of persons with similar interests
• Publish papers or articles on projects or developments in the field of expertise
• Share knowledge with (junior) colleagues, clients, and students through the facilitation of workshops, lectures etc.
• Mentoring and coaching

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from an accredited university/college
• Relevant professional memberships
• Minimum 10 years of practical experience in the relevant discipline
• Extensive knowledge of engineering design issues and analysis methods
• Ability to identify and provide solutions to challenging engineering problems
• Excellent written and oral communication skillsProject management and leadership skills
• Ability to use analytical tools including commercial software
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
• Sound knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA)
• Extensive knowledge of engineering materials and their applications
• Knowledge of contractual matters about construction
• Sound knowledge of OHS and environmental regulations