Job No 502602
Work TypeFixed Term
Location Africa – Southern (excludes South Africa): Lesotho
Categories Civil Infrastructure: Materials Transport: Construction Services
- Global engineering consultancy with great career opportunities
- Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and internationally
- Friendly working environment across the business
About SMEC
SMEC has joined forces with Surbana Jurong to provide global engineering and consultancy expertise in urban, infrastructure and management advisory. Our new partnership has created a talent pool of 13,000 dedicated people working across a network of 100 offices in 40 countries.
SMEC employs passionate and innovative people who are driven to deliver exceptional outcomes and who want to feel valued in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We are committed to developing our people. We encourage them to see things differently, to be creative, to push boundaries and to work on a broad range of projects that help build a better future.
Consistently recognised for technical excellence and design innovation, SMEC continues to receive industry awards and accolades from around the world. Engineering News Record (ENR) currently ranks SMEC in the top 25 of the ‘2018 Top 225 International Design Firms’.
The role
We are currently seeking five (5) talented Materials Technicians/ Inspectors of Works to join our Construction and Pavements team in Lesotho for the upgrading of the Mpiti to Sehlabathebe Road (91km) Project located in the Qachas Nek district of Lesotho.
The position will be based at the Mpiti to Sehlabathebe Road (91 km), which starts in the southwest part of Lesotho, near Qacha’s Nek and then runs along the south-eastern boundary with South Africa, ending at the Sehlabathebe National Park. The project entails the upgrading of the existing gravel road to an asphalt surfaced road. The project duration is 36 months, which may be extended.
***The Lesotho Roads Directorate has advised that preference will be given to Lesotho nationals for these positions.
Key Responsibilities
With a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following:
• Identifying, collecting, documenting and submitting construction material samples to the site laboratory
• Construction materials to be sampled include soil, gravel, cement and bitumen treated material, asphalt and concrete
• Density testing of compacted road works using nuclear density testing equipment
• Performing and documenting field testing to evaluate the acceptability of construction materials, including concrete slump test, DCP test, ring and ball test, sand patch test, site viscosity test, Marvel test and coring of asphalt and concrete
• Assisting the Senior Materials Technician with visual assessments of construction work for compliance with specifications, including drainage structures, gravel and stabilised layers, asphalt and road furniture
• Assisting the Laboratory Manager with compiling materials test reports and material as-built records
• Assisting the Senior Materials Technician with measurement of quantities
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required
Suitable applicants will have/ be:
• Candidates must have one of the following minimum combinations of qualification and experience:
o National Diploma in Civil Engineering with 2 years’ relevant experience
o Grade 12 with 8 years’ relevant experience
(Relevant experience shall include working as a Materials Technician on road upgrade projects or pavement rehabilitation projects)
• Knowledge and experience in road building materials including gravel, cement and bituminous stabilised layers and asphalt surfacing.
• Knowledge of material sampling, testing and evaluation
• Ability to work both independently and in a team oriented environment
Closing Date: Wednesday, 01 May 2019
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
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