About the position
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct feasibility studies, design, procurement, contract administration, supervision, monitoring, and implementation of civil infrastructure projects.
- Assist in technical planning and oversight, reviewing work of engineers, technologists, technicians, and graduates.
- Provide specialist civil engineering input and ensure the development of appropriate design solutions.
- Take ownership of project components, integrating multidisciplinary inputs, and supervising small teams where required.
- Prepare technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, BOQs, tender documentation, and reports.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes, standards, and quality assurance systems.
- Apply and manage contracts using NEC4, GCC and FIDIC formats.
- Provide guidance for operational support and maintenance initiatives, including troubleshooting of infrastructure challenges.
- Demonstrate effective leadership, planning, organisation, and mentoring capability.
Key Requirements:
Qualification:
B.Tech / B.Eng. in Civil Engineering with 6+ years experience;
OR
B.Eng / B.Sc Hons in Civil Engineering with 4+ years experience
And:
Active ECSA registration as [URL Removed] or [URL Removed] (Compulsory)
Valid SA Driver's Licence (Code B)
Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years in the design and implementation of civil infrastructure (roads, buildings, water and sanitation).
- Minimum of 2 years in site supervision or construction monitoring, preferably as Engineer's Representative.
Experience in:
- Project management and reporting
- Planning, design reviews, feasibility studies
- Compilation of procurement documentation (tenders, specifications, drawings, BOQs)
- Contract administration and stakeholder liaison
- Technical proposal writing and document preparation
- Operational support and site troubleshooting
Knowledge:
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Government procurement processes and supply chain management
- Application of NEC4, GCC and FIDIC standard forms of contract
- ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
- National and international standards (e.g., SANS 1200, COTO)
- Work methods, designs, and technical processes within civil infrastructure disciplines
Design software:
- AutoCAD Civil 3D (essential)
- Prokon or similar structural software (advantageous)
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Adobe, Google Drive, and related platforms
Additional Notes:
- Self-motivated and proactive with a passion for engineering excellence
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
- Excellent problem-solving, planning, and interpersonal skills
- Effective written and verbal communication in English
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation and organisational habits
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure
- Willingness to travel as required and work on remote sites.
Desired Skills:
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Prokon structural software
- FIDIC standard forms of contract
- NEC4
- GCC
- designing
- procurement
Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:
- Honours
- Engineering Council of South Africa
About The Employer:
The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of
science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities.
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) spearheads South Africa??s activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National
Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT and KAT-7 telescopes in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN)
programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavours.
SARAO is seeking an experienced and professionally registered Civil Engineer or Civil Engineering Technologist to join the Civil and Structures team. The role involves leading or supporting the design, planning, execution, and supervision of civil infrastructure projects in
support of SARAO??s operations and strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will be technically strong, solutions-oriented, collaborative, and experienced in both office-based and on-site project phases
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Travelling Costs
- Relocation Costs
