Bosch Ulwazi – Senior Resident Engineer

Bosch Ulwazi, a member of the multi-disciplinary Bosch Holdings group of companies, founded in 1961, has an opportunity for a Senior Resident Engineer. This position will be based in the Paddock area in southern KZN. This is a fixed-term contract for the duration of the construction works contract (approximately 12 months). Closing Date: 17:00 on 16 December 2024.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Site supervision of construction activities including the management of contractors and meeting critical project deadlines.
• Managing of Engineer’s site staff including Senior Materials Technician (SMT), Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE), student(s) and Project Liaison Officer (PLO).
• Monitor the Contractor’s progress against programme.
• Monitoring of construction activities to ensure quality in terms of the contract.
• Keep a daily diary and do weekly reporting of site activities to the Project Engineer.
• Completion of contract administration including payment certificate preparation.
• Ensure compliance with Bosch Ulwazi’s ISO 9001/2015 Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure full compliance with internal and external audits.
• Report daily to the Project Engineer on project implementation activities.
• Refer design changes to the Project Engineer.
• Liaise with the Contractor’s Site Agent regarding all aspects of the work.
• Assist the ARE’s in liaising with the relevant service providers to co-ordinate the alteration/relocation of their services.
• Assist the Project Engineer in compiling minutes of site meetings with the Contractor and Client.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A BTech / BEng / BSc degree in Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Civil Engineering site management.
• Professional registration with ECSA as an Engineer or Technologist.
• Experience on road periodic / special maintenance projects, road rehabilitation projects or new roads projects for provincial or national roads authorities.
• Working knowledge of FIDIC General Conditions of Contract.
• Must be capable of functioning independently and as part of a project team.
• Good leadership and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills - MS Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Good English language and report writing skills (read, write and speak).
• Effective interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• A valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Must be self-driven with a capacity for continuous self-improvement.

Preference will be given to people from designated groups, in line with Bosch Holdings transformation plans. Suitably qualified Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any communication after two weeks of closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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