Technical Specialist

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa SMEC Full time
Come be a part of something extraordinary. Your future starts here at SMEC South Africa.- Kickstart your engineering career with SMEC

South Africa:
Where innovation meets opportunity- Ready to embark on a journey of innovation and excellence?

Why SMEC South Africa?

Innovation at our Core:
We live and breathe innovation. At SMEC, you'll have the opportunity to work on nation-building projects that are characterised by sustainable, innovative solutions.

Engineering Excellence:
We're committed to pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence. Your skills will be honed and expanded through our commitment to using the best software and technology.

Continuous Learning:
In the fast-paced world of engineering, staying up to date is crucial. We invest in your growth with access to training and mentorship programmes.

Collaborative Environment:

You'll be part of a close-knit team of experts who value your insights and contributions, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and growth.


Job Mobility:

As a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, our global reach offers our people greater opportunities for job mobility and career growth.

The Role


We are seeking a Technical Specialist (Civil Engineer), this position is a technical role, within the Functional Group, that is responsible for leading and working with teams of Engineers, Designers and Draughtspersons across a portfolio of projects and clients in the Urban Development, Randburg or Pretoria region.

The role involves technical leadership and the ability to lift the overall technical performance of the engineering professional team.


Key Responsibilities- Provide technical support and guidance to peers and other functional groups within the level of your expertise- Provide technical leadership in a multi-disciplinary team- Identify and provide solutions to challenging engineering problems- Develop and maintain relationships with clients- Ensure that appropriate technical standards and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements are adhered to Plan and resource projects- Prepare client reports and designs, as well as tender/contract documentation inclusive of BoQs and specifications.- Assist in the management and training of staff including mentoring- Contribute to the overall management and profitability of the discipline- Supervision of drawing, project specifications and contract documentation production for assigned tasks in accordance with SMEC procedures and appropriate technical standards- Be a member of multi-disciplinary team in project delivery- Prepare expressions of interest and tender submissions- Strictly adhere to SMEC's Management System (MS), quality standards and HSE procedures- Keeping abreast of latest techniques- Maintaining contact with wide local and international network of persons with similar interests- Publish papers or articles on projects or developments in the field of expertise- Be involved in relevant initiatives via the Innovation Hub- Share knowledge with (junior) colleagues, clients, students through the facilitation of workshops, lectures etc.- Mentoring and coaching, both informal (e.g.

project based), and formal (e.g. ECSA registration, supervising students)- Assist Finance Manager as requested

Recommended Qualifications, Skills, and Experience- Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from accredited university/college- Professional Registration with ECSA- Relevant professional memberships- Minimum 10 years of practical experience in the relevant discipline- Extensive knowledge of engineering design issues and analysis methods- Ability to identify and provide solutions to challenging engineering problems- Excellent written and oral communication skills- Project management and leadership skills- Ability to use analytical tools including commercial software- Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary environment- Knowledge of obligations under the current SMEC MS- Sound knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) Knowledge of contractual matters pertaining to construction- Sound knowledge of OHS and environmental regulations

STRONG ANALYTICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE IN DESIGN- Water, sewer, stormwater, roads and related civil infrastructure design (including solid waste)- Structural engineering knowledge would be beneficial- Municipal and building engineering projects (Private and public clients)- Contract management- Labour intensive construction

How to Apply

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn't require agency input.

Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.


At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively.

Join us in making a positive impact on the world
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