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Boardroom Appointments

FEM Specialist - Structural Engineering

Boardroom Appointments

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 24 Jun 2025 by Boardroom Appointments
  • Expires in 29 days
  • Job 2614794 - Ref JHB005092

About the position

This is a specialist role focused on advanced structural analysis and performance-based design of building systems. This is a full-time, in-office position based at our headquarters.
FEM Specialist - Structural Engineering
Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, run, and interpret advanced finite element models of structural systems using software such as ETABS, ABAQUS, SAP2000, Robot Structural Analysis, or similar.
  • Familiar with the use of 3D, shell, and plane stress/strain elements in FE modelling.
  • Evaluate load paths, stress distribution, deformation, and failure modes in proprietary building technologies construction systems.
  • Support the structural design process with detailed analysis reports, calculations, and recommendations for optimisation.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to ensure seamless integration of FEM insights into project execution.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes (SANS, Eurocode, or others as required) and internal engineering standards.

Skills & Qualifications:
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (required); Progress towards ECSA registration is a plus.
  • Structural engineering experience, with a strong focus on FEM.
  • Proficiency in at least one advanced FEM software platform (e.g., ABAQUS, ETABS, ANSYS, SAP2000, Robot, or equivalent).
  • Deep understanding of structural mechanics, materials science, and code-based design.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment.

Desired Skills:

  • Code
  • Based
  • Design
  • Technical

Boardroom Appointments

About the agency

A brief history & description of services: •Boardroom Appointments was founded by our current CEO, Ms. Maria Ferreira in 1989 •Boardroom Appointments is a Level 1 category B-BBEE 135% contributor •Growing team of Specialist Consultants and Contract Managers have placed professionals throughout all levels and industries •We have a clear understanding of Permanent Recruitment & Temporary Employment Services •Dedicated Site Management take care of and ensure legal compliance regarding Labour / Business process Outsourcing (BPO), Human Resources, Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, Skills & Training, Payroll & Admin, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and Bargaining Councils rulings •Our 26 years of experience, bulging databases, address books and incredible national networks enable us to recruit, place and manage all levels of staff including: CEO’s, Managing Directors, CFO’s, COO’s HR Directors, Production Directors, Call Centre Management, Call Centre Agents (Inbound / Outbound), Supervisors, Information Technology specialists, SAP Consultants, Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Managers, Automotive Specialists, Telecommunication Specialists, Locums, Pharmacists, Pharmacist Assistants, Marketing & Sales, Logistics & Distribution and Production Staff including Artisans, Semi-skilled and General Workers. •Our Specialist Consultants cater for each individual clients need; Boardroom Appointments is a strong, well-recognised brand and has formed strategic business partnerships with a multitude of leading blue chip JSE listed companies. We focus on QUALITY and not quantity and strive to find only the best candidates for our clients and save our clients time, effort and energy through a personalised customised service level. Boardroom Appointments provides clients with a range of service offerings. We provide clients with a variety of additional benefits that make our services unlike any other. We have staff transportation facilities, a cross-country network of experience, Contract Managers and a service centre that gives us the ability to handle high volumes of client requests.

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