Building Scientist

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC Full time
Job title : Building Scientist Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : December 20, 2024 Quick Recommended Links
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The Individual will primarily be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

  • Develop research proposals.
  • Define and refine research objectives.
  • Design and set-up research projects.
  • Use mathematical and computer simulation techniques to conduct research on technical requirements for conventional and innovative building systems (Fire, acoustics, thermal, durability).
  • Develop and perform technical assessments of Conventional and innovative building systems to meet technical requirements of NHBRC.
  • Develop frameworks, guidelines and policies to promote innovative building technologies (IBT) in human settlements.
  • Review and develop Quality Control manuals for IBT.
  • Research the performance of new and existing products, materials, systems and green building technologies.
  • Develop methodologies and perform site investigations and evaluations of IBT systems.
  • Investigate and develop methodologies for forensic engineering practices/ processes.
  • Research and develop appropriate remedial works technologies.
  • Research and develop models for housing performance (e.g. thermal, acoustics, condensation, fire).
  • Development of technical publications and training materials.
  • Provide inputs to the review and update of NHBRC Technical Requirements, the Home Building Manual and the Guide to the Manual.
  • Project management of special projects.
  • Contribute and perform any other research assigned as per the Research Agenda, or as required to advance the strategic objectives of NHBRC.
  • Provide advice to technical staff as required.
  • Present technical publications at conferences, workshops and industry technical committees.
  • Liaise with stakeholders and deal with queries as they arise.
  • Provide contributions to the review and development of ABT technical policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Identify and advise about possible new business development strategies for the NHBRC.
  • Develop action plans for future research work.
  • Prepare and present Terms of Reference for new research projects.
  • Monitor the operational budget.
  • Preparation of draft letters and memos for the Exec and Business Unit.
  • Proofreading, formatting and aligning of documents submitted to the Exec for approval.
  • Monitoring of action lists from general and research meetings on behalf of the Executive and advice on urgent and important issues that require the Executive’s action.
  • Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information and intellectual property rights.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, processes and procedures and advise of deviations.
  • Coordinate reports submission.
  • Check accuracy of the reports.
  • Distribute reports to the Manager.
  • Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal and external relations and implement remedial actions where required.
  • Provide relevant support to stakeholders to ensure team objectives are achieved.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in (NQF 7) in Building Sciences/ Construction Technologies/ Engineering/ Architectural.
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in Building Sciences / Research in Construction Technologies / Architectural/ Engineering.
  • Minimum three (3) years in a supervisory role is mandatory.

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