Engineering Technician: Roads And Stormwater Infrastructure Provision At City Of Tshwane

Job purpose





To provide technical support and implementation assistance in the planning, design, tender documentation and contract administration of roads and storm water infrastructure projects, ensuring that all engineering works are executed in accordance with applicable standards, specifications and legislative requirements





Appointment requirements





An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Civil Engineering or any other study field related to the position

At least three years' relevant experience in contract management and/or roads and storm water maintenance

Supervisory experience will be an added advantage

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy

Willingness and ability to work shifts and after hours as requested

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost





Personal attributes and/or competencies





Negotiating skills; project management skills; communication skills; analytical thinking skills; organisational skills; technical skills; being patient; innovative thinking skills; having energy; flexibility; willingness to accept responsibility; ability to pay attention to detail; high hand-eye coordination; high three-dimensional ability; excellent eyesight; ability to meet strict deadlines





Primary functions





Conduct detail design of roads and storm water systems

Prepare issues and evaluate and recommend tenders for roads and storm water projects

Conclude contract management of roads and storm water projects executed by departmental teams and contractors

Conduct administration and overhead supervision of private township development through service agreements administrated by consulting engineers

Conduct construction and materials management