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Job Specification

Job Title Project Officer: Engineering

Category Permanent Position

Division Development, Planning and Infrastructure

Reporting To Principal Civil Engineer

Job Level Paterson Grade C3

Job Purpose To provide technical expertise to DTPC Development Planning and

Statement Infrastructure Department for building and infrastructure projects.

1. Efficient Provide specialist engineering input to the

delivery of Development Planning and Infrastructure team, as
infrastructure well as other divisions within Dube TradePort.
projects Understand, comment and review designs of
2. Quality of external consultants for projects executed by Dube
design outputs TradePort.
3. Effective Assess designs for compliance with national
integration of standards and building regulations and ensure they
infrastructure are correctly implemented on site.
Assess designs for value for money, buildability and
into existing
with the full project lifecycle in mind.
assets
Prepare concept designs and assessments.
Review engineering aspects of designs from 3rd
party developers.
Provide engineering input into infrastructure master
Key plans.
Performance Assist with monitoring capacity and condition of
Areas existing infrastructure networks.
Liaise with municipal engineering departments to
ensure alignment of infrastructure planning and
development.
Manage projects through the full lifecycle from
conception to completion. (Value and complexity
of projects dependant on proven experience). This
will include management of budgets; programmes
and project deliverables.
Attend project technical and progress meetings.
Ensure projects and processes are correctly
documented through record keeping and
adherence to DTPC project management and
governance processes.
Ensure quality management at planning and design
stage is implemented.

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Represent Dube TradePort in external stakeholder

forums related to the engineering aspects of Dube
TradePort workstreams.

Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering

Registered as a PrEng or PrTechEng, or currently registered as an
Qualifications, engineer / technician in training
Knowledge, Minimum 3 years experience in a design environment, either in consulting
Skills and or in a design office of a client organisation
Competencies Working knowledge of engineering design software and CAD systems
Required Site experience is an advantage but not a prerequisite
Understanding of project management processes and principles
Direct experience working with municipal roads and water infrastructure,
building structures and assosciated built environment infrastructure
Sound understanding of infrastructure planning and design principles,
local authority by-laws, construction specifications and municipal
engineering standards, specifically for eThekwini Municipality
Knowledge of construction materials and quality management thereof
Ability to challenge designs in terms of practicality, durability and value
for money
Understanding of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations
Familiarity of the National Environmental Management Act
Ability to work independently, efficiently & able to meet deadlines
Ability to learn quickly & apply knowledge to wide range of projects
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Must be analytical and able to solve problems
Willingness and ability to work in multi disciplinary teams
Willingness to share knowledge and mentor younger staff
Opening Date 12 December 2021

Closing Date 14 January 2022

Employment Preference will be given to African Female candidates and/or candidates

Equity with disabilities, as per DTPC’s Employment Equity Plan.
Recruitment
The process will consist of the following steps:
and Selection
Process
Shortlisting of CVs based on minimum requirements of the role;
1st Round Panel Interview;
Psychometric Assessment/s; and
Verification Checks.

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Verification The following verification checks will be conducted:

Checks
Criminal;
Credit (position of trust) and Financial dealings, if relevant to position;
Qualifications;
Reference Checks;
South African citizen;
Drivers license; and
Positive verification of current remuneration package.

Remuneration R380,600 – R532,800 Annual Cost to Company.

and Benefits
Cellphone allowance of R800 per month.
R506-15 Medical Aid Allowance per month.
Company Contribution to Provident Fund and Approved Group Risk
Benefit.
Non-guaranteed performance bonus.
20 Working days leave per annum.
Application Applications, including a detailed CV, must be forwarded to
Forwarding HR@dubetradeport.co.za
Details Please ensure that the vacancy being applied for is clearly indicated on the
application.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you
not be contacted within 2 months after the closing date, then your
application has not been successful.

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