DESIGN ENGINEER
Safal · South Africa
Posted 13 August 2026
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Start free — we apply for you →Position Designation: Design Engineer Function: Technical Design Location: Uganda Company: SAFAL BUILDING SYSTEMS Country: UGANDA Reports to (designation): Design Manager Main purpose of the position : Collaborate with sales team for scope details of new enquiries and final details of confimed jobs Design Steel Framed Structures for a diverse range of applications using latest and available Technology in Structural Design & analysis. Specify in the design process the appropriate materials based on structural specifications and codes of practice. Liaise with detailers in the preparation of drawings for internal & external use Key Performance Areas : Meet departmental KPIs like Material efficiency (Kg/m2 ), design efficiency (hrs/design, designs/day) & design errors (% of order) as required. Meet required design timelines as agreed with the line managers to ensure customer expectations are met. Collaborate with sales team for scope details of new enquiries and final details of confirmed jobs Design Steel Framed Structures for a diverse range of applications using latest and available Technology in Structural Design & analysis. Generate accurate bill of materials for pricing purposes. Specify in the design process the appropriate materials based on structural specifications and codes of practice. Generate complete design calculations/analysis reports for all confirmed jobs. Liaise with detailers in the preparation of drawings for internal & external use. Check details on drawings to ensure compliance with all design specifications. Do random quality checks/inspection for jobs under fabrication whenever required Take part in the coaching and training of the new recruits in the department to ensure continuous improvement. Any other related/relevant duties as shall be assigned.