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Mid to Senior Structural Engineer Job Vacancy Somerset West or Bellville office, WC

Our Structural Engineering firm is looking to appoint a Mid to Senior level Structural Engineer to join our Somerset West Office.

To fulfil the responsibilities of this role, you are expected to be detail-oriented, creative, and possess problem-solving skills, display an investigative nature and must be accurate, commercially aware, and have great communication skills. This is a collaborative position that will allow the engineer to learn from those around them while also getting a chance to work autonomously on projects from concept to completion. This position will involve taking on a teamlead roll to assist junior engineers to develop their skills while still performing your own designs.

Structural Engineer Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in structural design and detailing of various structures (Steel, Concrete, Masonry).
• Create technical drawings and project specifications.
• Liaise with professionals such as architects, specialist engineers, clients and contractors.
• Perform site inspections of structural elements.
• Perform a team-lead role assisting junior engineers to develop their skills.
• Structural Engineer Requirements and Qualifications:
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3-8yrs experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, or similar computer-aided detailing software. Revit is a plus.
• Experience with BIM design software, such as Prokon.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer:

An opportunity to work on a variety of projects from concept to completion including performing various site inspections. Projects ranging from high end residential, multi-level apartment blocks to warehouses and shopping centers.

Perform as a team-lead with junior Engineers operating alongside you.

Great working environment with flexible working hours and friendly colleagues.

Competitive renumeration.

At our company our people are our most valuable asset

• Align engineering strategies with the overarching Operations & Maintenance (O&M) strategy to support business objectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive work instructions, policies, procedures, and controls for all engineering department functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering high-quality, cost-effective service.
• Machinery safety.
• Electrical safety.
• Process safety.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise plant equipment and systems to ensure reliable operations.
• Develop and implement strategies for the Engineering Department in alignment with O&M goals.
• Create and enforce work instructions, policies, and procedures for effective departmental performance and legislative compliance.
• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification (BTech).
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) Factories is essential.
• Proven experience as a Plant Engineer within a mill or FMCG Manufacturing environment.

PURPOSE OF THIS JOB:
The Construction Legal Specialist is responsible for ensuring legal compliance and providing legal advice and guidance on infrastructure delivery transactions. This role focuses on regulatory adherence and the development/review of contractual agreements to mitigate legal risks and safeguard the organisation's infrastructure portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in providing legal advice, legal opinions, solutions, manage legal risks and contract management in construction/built environment.
• Proven experience in Construction Law, Procurement Law and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Sound knowledge of the Joint Building Contracts Committee JBCC), New Engineering Contracts (NEC), Government Certificate of Competency (GCC), Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and FIDIC contracts.
• In-depth understanding of complex legal concepts in business terms.
• Demonstrated ability to scrutinise vast amounts of information and identify key points promptly and accurately.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations regarding infrastructure development, as well as mediation, adjudication and arbitration of dispute processes.
• General understanding of infrastructure markets, government priorities, systems and processes at the national and provincial levels.

Desirable Requirements

• A postgraduate qualification in law or construction management.

• Bachelorâ??s Degree (Business Admin/Operations Management) or B.Com (Finance).
• Relevant Technical qualification for dealing with Plant and Equipment (i.e. Technical Trace Certificate - Diesel Mechanic).
• Minimum 5 to 7 years Plant Management experience within a Plant and equipment environment / Operations Management.
• Minimum 5 years Managerial experience.
• Experience in the Construction sector or specific industry, an advantage.
• Thorough understanding of operations management and production scheduling to plan and forecast.
• Experience in benchmarking Plant processes against best practice.
• Exposure to CCS (Candy)  and Buildsmart, an added advantage.

• Ability to identify opportunities and present proposals for Management approval on rates/good deals for hire / market adjacent opportunities.
• Leadership and management skills with a coaching and mentoring approach.
• Adept at analysing data for decision-making, and forecasting revenues and expenses.
• Ability to analyse problems and strategise for better solutions.
• Excellent conflict-resolution and decision-making abilities.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate with minimum supervision.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• SHEQ understanding.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and effective interpersonal skills, the key!

• Ensure relevant financial, cost and compliance controls are in place.
• Manage Plant teams and ensure all Plant KPIâ??s are met.
• Manage the Plant maintenance budget and processes.
• Ensure maintenance and repair operations of Plant and equipment.
• Responsible for cost control of all Plant and spares.
• Ensure maximum efficiency while meeting production goals set by Management teams or stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve potential problems and points of friction between Plant and other teams (e.g. construction).
• Provide correct information, estimate and analyse for overheads and labour cost and present alternatives.
• Ensure Plant readiness for implementation of new business project.
• Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.).
• Evaluate resource usages such as manpower, equipment, stock levels, and maintenance versus cost-.effectiveness to identify areas where savings can be made.
• Identify opportunities to expand or shift course based on market changes/business requirements.

Job Advertisement: Principal Civil Engineer (Project Leader/Contracts Engineer)

Pretoria Office

Department: Transport

Contract Type: Permanent

To provide discipline specific, specialist engineering and project management services to iX engineers and its clients, while perusing the broader iX engineers' business goals, values and vision.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY.

Business Development and Support

· Build relationships with key clients to secure new business.

· Business Development to market the transportation engineering capability for the Pretoria location as well as nationally and internationally.

· Provide specialist technical transportation advice to clients and colleagues nationally and in Africa specifi

Our client, a manufacturer and supplier of building material to the retail and construction industry, is seeking a HR Generalist to join their team. The main purpose of this role is to Assist in all human resources related matters.

Location: Midrand

Job type: On-site

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain ERP, employee files, monitor absenteeism, staff welfare
• Recruitment & Selection
• Induction/Staff onboarding
• Responsible for all payroll input
• Assist in Implementation, reviewing and drafting policies.
• Compile WSP/Annual Training Plans
• Compile Employment Equity & BBBEE
• Implementing Training and Development
• Employee Benefits/Wellness
• Assist with IOD and arranging medicals.
• HR Reporting/Administration
• Monitor and implement Performance Appraisals.
• Assist in creating Job Profiles and Job Descriptions
• Housekeeping

Minimum Requirements

• 1-3 Years experience in Human Resource Management
• Human Resources Diploma/Degree
• IR Knowledge

Skills Required

• Problem solving
• Analytical thinker
• Communication skills
• Reasoning skills

If you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful