Reports To
Section Manager or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.
Primary Position Purpose
This position is responsible for the technical design of projects within the section and will be required to provide assistance to Engineers.
Key Responsibilities
With a minimum of 3 years’ experience post qualification, the key responsibilities will be:
- Drafting technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality
- Leading a small team of Technicians/Draughtsmen on a project
- Querying details suggesting more acceptable solutions
- Able to present / represent his/ her specific technical work (presentations/ meetings)
- Familiar with work procedures
- Completion of specifically assigned tasks to time and cost
- Developing understanding of local functional business technologies and markets
- Ability to check and inspect constructed works for compliance to design and specifications with moderate supervision
- Awareness of time and cost implications on projects
- Assisting with straightforward bids
- Training Technicians/Draughtsmen in relevant software tools
- Managing meeting schedule and agendas and compiling minutes
- Providing assistance to Engineers with regards to checking of technical designs
- Completing technical duties as directed by the Engineer inclusive of design, costing and specifications
Key Performance Indicators
- Quality
- Professionalism
- Awareness of time and deadlines
- Awareness of company systems and procedures
Recommended Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required
- Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from accredited university/college
- 3 – 5 years’ experience post qualification
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
Closing Date: Tuesday, 01 June 2021
Details of the package on offer will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” link below and follow the prompts.
Only candidates who meet the above minimum requirements will be considered. Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers
Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
SMEC is committed to an organizational culture that recognizes, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.