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Geotechnical Engineer (Foundations)

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East London, Eastern Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R59 500 – R74 500/month

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Job Description

This structural design practice in East London needs someone who can check a design and then go and check it was built right. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The site is in East London; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

The work, day to day

Prepare tender documents under GCC 2015 or NEC contracts
Work out loads to SANS 10160 for buildings and structures
Check drawings from technicians and sign them for issue
Apply for municipal wayleaves and building plan approvals
Act as resident engineer: inspect works, measure quantities and certify payments

You'll need

Able to explain technical issues to clients and contractors
Registered with ECSA as a professional or candidate
Code 08 licence and willingness to spend time on site
Experience with structural or hydraulic design software
At least 3 years in design or construction supervision
Good grasp of South African design codes for your field

Helpful, not essential

Contract management training for NEC or GCC
Master's degree in structural or water engineering
Experience on public sector infrastructure projects

What's in it for you

Group life and disability cover
Site allowance when you work as resident engineer
Flexible working on design weeks

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in East London really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): ECSA certificate of registration plus civil engineering degree certificate.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around East London; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

Mention the design software you use and the codes you design to, so the reviewer does not have to guess.
Say whether you have done resident engineer work. It is a separate skill and often in short supply.