34 Geotechnical Engineering jobs in South Africa

Our client, a leading Civil Engineering Concern in the Boland area, has a number of vacancies available and would like to make appointments in the following positions:

1. Quantity Surveyor
2. Parts Buyer - Heavy Vehicles and Yellow Machinery
3. Civil Engineering Graduates (B Tech or National Diploma)

Perform tasks and duties as per the job specification requirements for the specific position in the civil services/works environment.

1. Experience as per the job specification
2. Qualification as per the job requirements
3. Fluent in Afrikaans and English
4. Reside within a 60 km radius from the Paarl/Wellington area
5. Own transport is beneficial
6. Willing to work away from home for periods of time

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• Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management.
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors.
• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
• Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
• Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes, recommending actions.
• Controls project costs by approving expenditures, administering contractor contracts.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, recommending actions.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with international standards and state regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensure that all employees are supplied with the relevant tools required to perform jobs
• Formulate systems for smooth running of the Civil Engineering division to enable synergy and coherence
• Design, Reporting and Project Management of projects in Civil Engineering infrastructural services to meet projects objectives (Water, Sewer, Roads.
• Preparation of proposals, tender and contract documents for the infrastructural services mentioned above
• Incumbent is expected to carry out site supervision of construction works for short durations on sites as follows.
• Ensuring compliance with design/specifications and standards
• Ensuring compliance with programme and all knowledge areas
• Attending site meetings
• Preparing reports
• Do any ad-hoc office duties as assigned by the Chairmain
  
  

• BEng (Civil), or equivalent degree.
• Must be professionally registered or registrable with ECSA as PrEng, and SAICE Good experience in bulk water and wastewater municipal infrastructure, storm water systems, earthworks, basic road and drainage systems. Some process design experience will be advantageous.
• Experience of managing a team of junior and senior employees
• Minimum 20 years in engineering design, management and Construction.
• Extensive experience in design and construction of bulk steel water pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, abstraction works and water treatment plants.
• Minimum 5 years after professional (ECSA) registration or any other recognised professional bodies
• Proven track in management and leadership within consulting firm.
• Legal knowledge of Employee Equity Act, Labour and Employment laws, OHS Act, Design compliance standards
• Knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, various civil and water design software.
• Drivers Licence is Essential.
• Quality Management Ensure that there is ISO compliance.
• Regular inter-provincial and international site visits and meetings
• Salary is negotiable
  
  

• Can take decisions and demonstrate accountability and integrity.
• Can lead and supervise a team in order to achieve business objectives in all circumstances.
• Can negotiate, influence and persuade stakeholders in projects to achieve positive solutions to any challenges which may arise.
• Can troubleshoot and strategize to meet the long-term vision of the company.
• Ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to demonstrate the competencies of taking initiative and achieving results.
• Able to work as independently as well as part of a team.
• Approach every query / task with an open mind.
• Excellent communication, people and team management skills.
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion.
• Ability to demonstrate the right behaviours and lead the team to ensure the culture is in line with our Company values.
• Ability to motivate and lead the team in line with the Company culture, ensuring high standards of compliance.
• Effective Communication
• Strong leadership and management
• Complex Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Financial Management
• Pay attention to details
• Analytical Reasoning
  
  

IIE MSA Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa

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IIE MSA Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa

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IIE MSA, since April 2019 we are part of The Independent Institution of Education (The IIE), a leader in the higher education sphere. The IIE is internationally recognised by the British Accreditation Council. IIE MSA, located on a 100-hectare campus in Ruimsig, Johannesburg, in the province of Gauteng. In addition to domestic (South African) students, IIE MSA is home to a diverse of cultures of students from 50 African countries.

The IIE MSA Ruimsig Campus in Roodepoort has a vacancy for a Lecturer – Civil Engineering

Duties and Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership & Campus Support

• Assist with reviewing academic results of all students within the School on campus and implement an appropriate teaching and learning strategy for "At risk" students and "At risk" modules.
• Academic counselling and support to students within the School.
• Support the development of new programmes for accreditation.
• Support development of academic material and assessments on programmes within the School by acting as developer, module leader, moderator or head of programme for the Central Academic Team (CAT).
• Provide support to the campus marketing team with specialised knowledge of the programmes with the School.
• Assist with plagiarism offences and disciplinary procedures.
• Involvement in, and management of, academic support and administrative duties during the campus registration period.
• Assist with the student tracking process.
• Conduct Student consultations.
• Be an active members and/or Chairperson/s of Engineering Committees.
• Assisting the School with Teaching & Learning initiatives.
• Assist on accreditation visits, such as ECSA, CHE and BAC.

Industry, Professional Management & Building Partnerships

• Develop and maintain relationships with professional industry to support placement of students, bursaries and sponsorships and access to professional expertise.
• Facilitation of and involvement in professional and scholarly activities e.g. Conference Papers and Higher Degree Studies.
• Organise campus events for the School to promote professional industry relationships.
• Actively engage with the ECSA and relevant professional bodies, such as SAICE, SAIEE and SAIMechE.
• Lecture on engineering-related programmes (must lecture on an IIE qualification) across various modes of delivery where relevant.
• Marking of assessments and feedback to students in subjects lectured. May be required to internally moderate assessments scripts that fall within their subject fields, where necessary across IIE sites of delivery.
• Supervision on Capstone Design and Research Modules.

Student Development & Campus Support

• Assisting with academic development and support for a specific programme and its students.
• Tracking student success and implementing support interventions where required.
• Assist in lecturer development and support processes and procedures. This may include conducting peer reviews, facilitating workshops and one-on-one consultations.
• Assisting in the coordination of the engineering learning centre (ELC) (teaching assistants/ tutors).
• Assist in the coordination of the engineering society focusing on student industry engagement.

Research & Scholarship

• The incumbent is required to promote a culture of scholarship within their practice, discipline and campus/team and is also required to contribute towards IIE MSA achieving its annual research output targets.
• Professional/advanced communication skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Tolerance for operating in a pressurised environment and industry
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Attention to detail and focus on quality
• Advanced teaching and learning expertise evidenced by a Teaching Portfolio
• Minimum of a BEng and a Master of Engineering (NQF Level 9) in Civil Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer would be highly advantageous.
• Other qualifications besides the above will not be accepted.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in Teaching and Learning (preferably in a tertiary education environment).
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design and development.
• A record of research and publication in scholarly journals and/or conference proceedings.
• Must have an understanding of the regulatory framework and its impact on higher education and private colleges.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday : 08:00 -17:00
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
• Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday : 08:00 -17: 00
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

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The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA are an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Industries Higher Education

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The candidate must:

- Have a relevant BSc degree in Civil Engineering;

- Possess good written and communication skills (in English);

- Have a desire to learn and grow;

- Be willing to work across disciplines and to develop a diverse skill set;

- Work as a part of a team, providing support where it is required;

- Be resourceful, with good initiative and the ability to work independently.

Applicants must be SA citizens, must have a valid driver’s licence, and be willing to travel. Candidates based in Durban will be given preference. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Interested applicants are required to submit the following in order to be considered:

- Full CV covering experience to date (if any);

- School results and University transcripts;

- Reference from your course convenor / supervisor.

Detailed applications must be forwarded to the Human Resources Department online via the website