Civil Engineer Technologist (Structures)

Civil Engineer Technologist (Structures)

Recruiter

Amatola Water

Job Ref

EL000081/Nomon

Date posted

Friday, July 10, 2026

Location

East london, South Africa

SUMMARY

Civil Engineer Technologist (Structures)

Based at Head Office

Infrastructure Planning & Development

Total Guaranteed Package: R 1,025,650.81

POSITION INFO

Minimum Qualifications: BSc. / B Eng OR B Tech in Civil Engineering (Structures) Preferred Qualifications: Postgraduate qualification in Structures, Asset Management, Project Management, Water Engineering or a related field will be an added advantage. Required Professional Registration: Professional Registration with ECSA either as Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr. Tech Eng.) Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years' relevant post-qualification experience in civil engineering, preferably in water or wastewater treatment, bulk water, pump stations, treatment works, municipal/public utility infrastructure environments. 3 years' post registration relevant structural engineering experience. Key Outputs: Reporting to the Senior Manager: Planning and Design, the appointee will: Conduct feasibility studies and business cases Identify and implement appropriate data collection for the analysis stage of projects Apply sound engineering principles to analyse collected data Generate sound engineering solutions for projects using appropriate design standards Perform detailed structural analysis and safety assessments for all buildings and concrete structures Review and verify structural integrity and compliance with relevant standards and specifications Participate in project planning, design reviews, and technical coordination meetings Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated project Monitor Structural Designs Assess technical design work of specialist consultants Ensure designs meet quality, safety, and operational requirements Ensure implementation Compliance Ensure compliance with General Conditions of Water Supply document   Formulate and review policies and ensure compliance with policies Approve plans and designs Select the standard conditions of contracts for projects Develop appropriate special conditions of contracts for projects when required Commission final Designs Ensure authorisation and initiation and creation of detailed, actionable engineering blueprints and technical specifications Render Draughting Services Oversee and coordinate draughting services to ensure drawings meet industry standards and project requirements Asset management and performance optimisation Apply asset management principles aligned to lifecycle planning, risk, criticality, maintenance strategies, asset information quality and continuous improvement. Key Competencies: Sound understanding of applicable South African design codes and engineering standards. Strong technical report writing and calculation documentation skills Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, risk assessment practices, legal appointments and contractor management requirements Knowledge of water sector legislation, compulsory water and sanitation service standards, environmental compliance requirements and relevant engineering codes and standards Knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle costing, reliability improvement, maintenance planning and continuous improvement methodologies Knowledge of public sector procurement, contract administration, Supply Chain Management processes and the PFMA or equivalent governance requirements applicable to the organisation. Working knowledge of labour relations good practice, performance management, disciplinary and grievance principles, employment equity and skills development requirements applicable to supervising staff in South Africa Computer literacy, including spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, CMMS/EAM systems and relevant design/modelling software Valid unendorsed driver's license and willingness to travel to plants and project sites as required Employment Equity Target: Preference will be given to females