AGRÉMENT SOUTH AFRICA VACANCIES

AGRÉMENT SOUTH AFRICA

TESTING EXPERTS (3 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

Pretoria
Fixed Term
Full Time
EE/AA, Non EE/AA

Introduction
We are currently recruiting for Testing Experts to join our team.

PURPOSE: Agrement South Africa (ASA) seeks to appoint Technical Experts to conduct Assessment and Physical Testing, for three (3) years, on an as-and-when-required basis.
These experts play a critical role in advising and recommending approval of non-standardized construction products, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements of fitness-for-purpose.

The Testing experts are needed as indicated below.

Structural Engineering experts(x4)
Fire experts (x4)
Materials experts (Durability) (x4)
Energy efficiency, thermal performance, and condensation expert
Acoustics experts (x4)
Roads experts (x4)
Sanitation experts (x4)

Desired Experience & Qualification

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING EXPERT (X4)

Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent and accreditation with respect to professional certification body
The Civil/Structural Engineering expert must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience post-professional registration

Knowledge: Structural Expert

SANS standards and Codes
Testing Criteria for Structural Stability of buildings
Analysing Technical reports
Construction Technical Drawings and Details
Various Building Materials and Systems
Structural Design & Calculations
Complex problem-solving skills
Thinking and reasoning skills.
Being thorough and paying attention to detail
Building and Construction knowledge
Engineering science and technology knowledge

Skills: Structural Engineering Expert

Understanding of Structural Design & Calculations
Understanding of SANS standards and Codes
Interpretation and understanding of Testing Criteria for Structural Stability of buildings
Understanding of Construction Technical Drawings and Details
Understanding of various Building Materials
Complex problem-solving skills

FIRE EXPERTS (X4)

Civil, Mechanical, Buolding or Fire Science Degree or equivalent and accreditation with respect to professional certification body
The Fire Engineering expert must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience post-professional registration

Knowledge: Fire experts

Building and Construction knowledge
Engineering science and technology knowledge
SANS standards and Codes
Testing Criteria for fire safety in the built and natural environments
Fire and Flammability Standards and Fire Rating Classification
Analysing Technical reports
Construction Technical Drawings and Details
Various Building Materials

Skills: Fire experts

Understanding of SANS standards and Codes
Understanding of various Building Materials
Interpretation and understanding of Testing Criteria for Fire Resistance Rating
Understanding of Construction Technical Drawings and Details
Complex problem-solving skills
Thinking and reasoning skills

MATERIALS EXPERTS (DURABILITY) (X4)

Civil, Chemical, or Material Science Degree or equivalent and accreditation with respect to professional certification body
The Materials expert must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience post-professional registration

Knowledge: Materials experts

Various Building Materials and Alternative Building Technologies
Building and Construction knowledge
SANS standards and Codes
Testing Criteria for various building materials
Technical reports
Construction Technical Drawings and Details

Skills: Materials experts

Understanding of various Building Materials and Alternative Building Technologies
Understanding of SANS standards and Codes
Interpretation and understanding of Testing Criteria
Understanding of Construction Technical Drawings and Details
Complex problem-solving skills
Thinking and reasoning skills

ARCHITECTURAL, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, THERMAL PERFORMANCE AND CONDENSATION EXPERTS

Mechanical, Architectural or Building Science Degree or equivalent and accreditation with respect to the professional certification body.
The Architectural, Mechanical, Energy and Thermal expert must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience post-professional registration.

Knowledge: Architectural, Energy & Thermal experts

SANS standards and Codes
Climatic Zones in South Africa and its impact on the built environment
Building and Construction knowledge
Engineering science and technology knowledge
Testing Criteria for energy efficiency and thermal performance
Technical reports
Understanding of Alternative Building Products and Systems

Skills: Energy & Thermal experts

Understanding of SANS standards and Codes
Understanding of various Building Systems
Interpretation and understanding of Testing Criteria
Understanding of Construction Technical Drawings and Details
Complex problem-solving skills
Thinking and reasoning skills.

ACOUSTICS EXPERTS (X4)

Architectural, Mechanical or Building Science Degree or equivalent and accreditation with respect to the professional certification body.
The Acoustics expert must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience post-professional registration

Knowledge: Energy & Thermal experts

SANS standards and Codes
Different Occupancy Classifications
Building and Construction knowledge
Engineering science and technology knowledge
Testing Criteria
Analysing Technical reports
Alternative Building Systems

Skills: Energy & Thermal experts

Understanding of SANS standards and Codes
Understanding of various Building Materials
Interpretation and understanding of Testing Criteria
Understanding of Construction Technical Drawings and Details
Complex problem-solving skills
Thinking and reasoning skills

ROADS EXPERTS (X4)

Civil Engineering Degree and accreditation with respect to professional certification body.
The Road Engineering expert must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience post-professional registration.

Knowledge: Roads Expert

SANS standards and Codes
Testing Criteria
Analysing Technical reports
Design skills and Construction knowledge.
Thinking and reasoning skills.
Being thorough and paying attention to detail
Engineering science and technology knowledge

Skills: Roads Engineering Expert

Understanding of Pavement Design & Evaluation
Understanding of SANS standards and Codes
Interpretation and understanding of Testing Criteria
Understanding of Construction Technical Drawings and Details
Understanding of various Building Materials
Complex problem-solving skills
Thinking and reasoning skills

SANITATION EXPERTS (X4)

Civil, Mechanical or Building Science Degree and accreditation with respect to professional certification body
The Sanitation expert must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience post-professional registration.

Knowledge: Sanitation Expert

SANS standards and Codes
Testing Criteria for Sanitation Systems
Analysing Technical reports
Design skills and Construction knowledge
Engineering science and technology knowledge
Being thorough and paying attention to detail

Skills: Sanitation Engineering Expert

Understanding of Sanitation Design & Calculations
Understanding of SANS standards and Codes
Interpretation and understanding of Testing Criteria for Sanitation Systems
Understanding of Construction Technical Drawings and Details
Understanding of various Building Materials
Complex problem-solving skills
Thinking and reasoning skills

Package & Remuneration
In line with ASA-approved remuneration rates

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TECO EXPERT (3 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

Pretoria
Fixed Term
Full Time
EE/AA, Non EE/AA

Introduction
We are currently recruiting for Teco Experts to join our team.

PURPOSE:
Agrement South Africa (ASA) seeks to appoint Technical Experts to advise Technical Committee (TECO) regarding pending certification due for approval and Testing Experts to provide assessment services, for three (3) years, on an as-and-when-required basis.
These experts play a critical role in advising and recommending approval of non-standardized construction products, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements of fitness-for-purpose.

The Technical experts are needed as indicated below
Structural Engineering experts (x4)
Fire experts (x4)
Materials experts (Durability) (x4)
Roads experts (x4)
Sanitation experts (x4)

Desired Experience & Qualification

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING EXPERT (4)

Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent and accreditation with respect to professional certification body
The Civil/Structural Engineering expert must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience post-professional registration