Graduate Technician: Planning and Design
Roads Agency Limpopo SOC RAL · Limpopo
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- A BTech, BEng or BSc Engineering in Civil Engineering NQF 7 or more.
- 2 to 3 years of working experience in roads and civil infrastructure.
- Candidate registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa ECSA will be an added advantage.
- A valid South African driver's licence.
- Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and related technical applications.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS BUT NOT LIMITED TO
- Assist with RAL's Road Asset Management System.
- Assist with Collect, verify, analyse and maintain road, pavement, bridge, traffic and related infrastructure data.
- Assist with the preparation of the Road Asset Management Plan, maintenance plans and infrastructure programmes.
- Support the identification and prioritisation of road construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance projects.
- Assist with reviewing engineering reports, designs, drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
- Prepare technical inputs for business plans, budgets, project reports, executive reports and funding submissions.
- Assist with monitoring consultants, technical service providers, project deliverables, programmes and expenditure.
- Undertake site inspections and verify road conditions and infrastructure requirements.
- Assist with the development and implementation of technical standards, policies, procedures and reporting systems.
- Maintain accurate technical records, project registers and asset-management information.
- Support compliance with applicable legislation, TMH guidelines, engineering standards and organisational policies.
- Perform other related duties within the Planning and Design Division.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
- Sound analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret technical data, drawings and engineering reports.
- Good technical report-writing and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Good planning, organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Willingness to travel and undertake site inspections.
- Commitment to professional development and ECSA registration