Chief Engineer Grade A (Contract Admin): Construction and Maintenance

Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport · Mpumalanga

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus a recognized Bachelor of Engineering BEng / Bachelor of Science BSc in Civil Engineering. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa ECSA as a Professional Engineer Pr. Eng..
A minimum of ten 10 years' relevant post qualification experience in roads, bridges and building construction, including at least six 06 years' post-professional registration experience. Extensive relevant experience in construction supervision and contract administration of roads, bridges and buildings. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing complex infrastructure programmes, consultants and contractors.
Proven experience administering construction contracts and evaluating variations, payment certificates, extensions of time and contractual claims. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites, including remote locations. Experience in labour-intensive construction, contractor development and Expanded Public Works Programme implementation will be an added advantage.

Strong understanding of design review, constructability, construction methods, materials testing and quality assurance. Expertise in construction procurement, tender documentation, specifications, bills of quantities and contract administration. Ability to interpret contractual provisions and assess entitlement, causation and the financial and programme implications of claims.
Knowledge of applicable public-sector financial management, procurement, occupational health and safety, environmental and engineering requirements. Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, communication and technical report-writing skills. Professional judgement, integrity and the ability to make defensible decisions within delegated authority.

DUTIES

To provide strategic technical leadership and specialist engineering expertise in preparation of tender and contract documentation, construction supervision and contract administration of roads, bridges and buildings.
Ensure that infrastructure projects are delivered within approved scope, budgets and timeframes, meet prescribed quality standards, and are supported by sound contractual and financial controls.