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Job Description
Division Roads and Highways
Location Cape Town
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This position is responsible for the technical design of projects within the Section and providing assistance to Professional Engineers/Scientists/Other Professionals/Consultants.
PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE
Provide drafting services and prepare documentation for projects as well as provide other appropriate technical support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise and manage small teams (Technicians Students Draughtsmen Graduates)
Mentor Technicians Graduate Technologists and/or Graduate Engineers in relevant software tools
Check the work of other team members
Develop increased design ability and quality
Draft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality
Make technical decisions and provide solutions rather than one completed end result
Able to present / represent their technical work
Able to draft responses to straightforward bids assistance sought with commercial aspects
Develop knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management
Develop understanding of Functional Unit technologies and markets
Ability to check and inspect constructed works for compliance with design and specifications
Preparation of tenders for construction including BoQs and specifications
Preparation of tender bids to clients including draft cost estimates
Development of internal standards and implementing them
Develop solutions to complex engineering problems
Perform design work duties under the supervision of a Professional Engineer/ Scientists/Other Professionals
Apply SMECs systems and procedures and ensure enforcement
Working with clients and municipal line departments to capture their requirements
Compilation of contract documentation and specification including measurement files
Client invoicing
Project auditing (if assigned role of quality auditor)
Project management
Project financial forecasting budgets and associated resource planning
Draughting
Regular client contacts without Senior Managers
Indirectly responsible for term tender budgets
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Quality and timelines of reporting
Planning of workload to meet deadlines
Knowledge of SMECs systems and procedures
Proficiency in civil design and analysis software packages
RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from accredited university/college
Minimum 3 years of practical experience
Clear understanding of local functional business technologies and markets
Proficient in Civil 3D AutoCAD or similar geometric design software
Knowledge of basic project management and the use of project management software
Professionalism
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- Exposure to BIM workflows and digital engineering platforms
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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Employment Type
Full-Time
