Assistant Resident Engineer (Road Structures), Mthatha

GIBB’s Roads and Highways Services Delivery Unit provides a comprehensive range of services that include traditional consulting services (design, procurement and contract supervision), Public Private Partnership (PPP) solutions and asset management services. This includes high-capacity freeways, interchanges and bridges, airport pavements, rural roads (including low volume and haul roads) and municipal infrastructure. The team is supported by transportation and traffic engineers, geotechnical and material engineers, and other specialists.

This Sector is looking for a talented professional to complement their team, in the form of an Assistant Resident Engineer (Road Structures).

We welcome your application if you meet the requirements listed below for this position.

The below listed responsibilities and requirements are assessed during the interview stages and will further be confirmed with the relevant professional references that you currently are or have reported to in your previously two positions.

Core Purpose

The successful candidate will support the Resident Engineer (RE) in the management and oversight of road construction projects. Responsibilities include monitoring contractor progress, supervising construction activities in line with specifications, ensuring traffic accommodation, and maintaining compliance with OHS, Road Traffic, and environmental requirements.

Key Performance Areas

• Support the Resident Engineer (RE) in monitoring:
  • contractors progress;
  • construction activities in accordance with the specifications;
  • traffic accommodation;
  • OHS and environmental compliance;
  • site laboratory.

• Coordinate the issuing of site instructions and responses to contractors’ correspondence.
• Verify contractors’ measurement and payment certificates in collaboration with the RE.
• Assist with acceptance control under the guidance of the RE.
• Maintain all necessary site records.
• Liaise with stakeholders and the RE to ensure smooth communication.
• Lead or facilitate monthly site and technical meetings alongside the RE.