National Specialist: Civil Engineering at Transnet Property

Transnet Property is currently seeking a National Specialist in Civil Engineering to join their team in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and managing Civil Engineering CAPEX projects and facilities maintenance processes from conceptualization to handover, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and standards. Equity Statement Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

Application Process Applicants who are interested in applying for the position should register on the Careers section of the Transnet website and complete all required details on the profile before applying for the position. Alternatively, completed Curriculum Vitae can be submitted via post, email, or fax. The closing date for applications is 09.03.2023, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received their application before this date.

Note that if applicants have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement, they should consider their application as unsuccessful. Operating Division, Position Title, and Employee Group Operating Division: Transnet Property Position Title: National Specialist: Civil Engineering Employee Group: Permanent Department, Location, Reporting To, Grade Level, and Reference Number Department: Facilities Management Location: Johannesburg Reporting To: Manager: CAPEX Portfolio Grade Level: F Reference Number: 80000549 Position Purpose The National Specialist in Civil Engineering will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and managing Civil Engineering CAPEX projects and facilities maintenance processes from conceptualization to handover, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.

Position Outputs The following are the outputs expected of the National Specialist in Civil Engineering: Design, coordinate, and manage Civil Engineering projects from conceptualization to handover. Research and present innovative solutions to engineering problems. Analyze client user requirements and suggest engineering specifications. Complete technical reports and other documentation. Inspect completed installations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.

Attend scheduled design and progress meetings. Properly assess viability against feasibility criteria. Ensure that external contractors fully understand client/business needs when design work is outsourced. Provide input to conceptual and detailed engineering and building system designs. Update technical documentation and plans for future reference. Compile tender specifications, evaluate proposals, and recommend contractors.

Successfully commission and hand over projects to clients. Provide ad hoc operational support and assistance/advice, including post-project completion support. Compile and submit projections, plans, and fund allocation in support of CAPEX and facilities maintenance processes. Oversee the development of proposals and specifications, select preferred suppliers, and negotiate contracts, considering cost, quality, and empowerment requirements.

Manage the delivery lifecycle of the project (Plan, Execute, Design, Test, Implementation, and Training). Provide professional advice and expertise to ad hoc and special projects, as required. Develop a detailed project budget within the approved business case budget. Accurately prepare technical input specification and evaluation of tenders and RFQ's in liaison with Procurement/legal, stakeholders & clients.

Build and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders through frequent communication and feedback sessions. Scoping of facilities management maintenance and refurbishment projects and reporting. Qualifications & Experience The National Specialist in Civil Engineering should have the following qualifications and experience: Relevant Degree, NQF 7/8, B.Eng./BSc/BTECH in civil engineering Project Management Qualification or Accreditation (PMP and/or SACPCMP) is an added advantage Be registered as a Professional Engineer or be eligible and intend to register as a Professional Engineer within 2 years with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Minimum 5 years of experience in Engineering/Projects/Construction/Facilities environment including experience in all aspects of design, specifications, and implementation of building services, air conditioning, and fire protection. Project and Contract management experience. Competencies The National Specialist in Civil Engineering should possess the following competencies: Knowledge required: Good knowledge and understanding of Project Management.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to communicate and work well with other departments. Understanding of the Building regulations. Understanding of procurement/supply chain processes Building Standards. Skills Required: Compliance Management. Contract Management. Negotiation Skills. Assertive and driven. Strong Interpersonal and Leadership skills. Ability to operate independently.

Communication skills. Hands-on management approach. Ability to operate in a matrix structure. People skills. Computer Skills. Fraud Alert Transnet does not charge job seekers a fee for applications, or any other process related to recruitment. Any request for payment should be considered fraudulent. If you suspect any fraudulent activities in this regard, please report them to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056.