Job Title: Resident Engineer

Location: Kathu, Northern Cape
Department: Mining Infrastructure Department
Terms of Employment: Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months

Role Purpose:
We are seeking to employ a self-motivated intermediate Resident Engineer to join our team on a fixed-term basis. The successful candidate will be based on-site in the Northern Cape for the duration of the contract and will report to the Project Manager.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in construction monitoring and supervision.
• BEng (Civil) or BTech (Civil).
• Proficiency in construction quality assurance.
• Proficiency in project monitoring (time and cost).
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MS Project, and MS Office.
• Valid South African driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, construction drawings, bill of quantities, and project specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Main Duties:

• Undertake construction site monitoring activities including QA/QC, inspection of the works, record keeping, approval of materials, issuing of site instructions, adjudication of claims, and certification of the works.
• Discuss deviations from specified construction materials and procedures with the Design Engineer.
• Oversee field site activities and provide technical advice on construction and design.
• Issue site instructions and correspondence to the Employer and Contractor.
• Measure quantities and compile schedules of quantities.
• Liaise with the Design Engineer for clarifications on drawings, construction methodology, and specifications.
• Attend meetings with clients and contractors.
• Monitor progress on site, evaluate progress reports submitted by the Contractor, and provide schedule inputs/feedback to avoid delays.
• Review and approve contract submittals and payment applications to the Contractor.
• Adjudicate claims submitted by the Contractor.
• Participate in contract close-out activities.
• Conduct progress meetings with the contractor and appropriate personnel and report on any issues as necessary.

If you do not receive feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.