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HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (HDA) - ASSISTANT ENGINEER (LIMPOPO)
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (HDA)
ASSISTANT ENGINEER (LIMPOPO)
The Housing Development Agency (HDA) is a national public sector development agency that acquires and prepares land as well as develop the land and project manage the development of housing and human settlements. We carry out our activities in partnership with a range of stakeholders including national, provincial and local government and municipalities, as well as with communities, developers, financiers and other affected parties. Established in 2009, the Agency was established by an Act of Parliament in 2008 and is accountable through its Board to the Minister of Human Settlements. For more information about the HDA, please visit our website: www.thehda.co.za.
The HDA has the following One-year fixed-term contract position:
ASSISTANT ENGINEER (LIMPOPO)
REPORTING LINE: ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGER
Ref: HDA AE/2021
Main Purpose: To inspect and certify the HDA construction projects at the defined progress points to ensure that the buildings and units are fully compliant and meet all HDA quality standards, prior to and until handovers.
Key Performance Areas:
1. Building Inspection:
• Complete inspections according to schedule and plan
• Check building is being constructed on correct erf
• Check layout of unit/house is according to the approved plan and is oriented correctly
• Ensure foundation is laid out correctly
• Ensure foundation is cast according to specification and that constructors Engineer signs of the foundation
• Inspect house/ building to ensure it has been constructed according to the required specification e.g. Brick force used correctly, roof tired down correctly, two cost of specified paint applied correctly
• Check all wall, windows and doors are installed straight and meet specifications
• Check all plumbing and electrical work is installed as per approved plan, works and is compliant
• Ensure Houses/Units meet all quality standards as agreed by project managers and NHBRC
Key Performance Areas:
1. Building Inspection:
• Complete inspections according to schedule and plan
• Check building is being constructed on correct erf
• Check layout of unit/house is according to the approved plan and is oriented correctly
• Ensure foundation is laid out correctly
• Ensure foundation is cast according to specification and that constructors Engineer signs of the foundation
• Inspect house/ building to ensure it has been constructed according to the required specification e.g. Brick force used correctly, roof tired down correctly, two cost of specified paint applied correctly
• Check all wall, windows and doors are installed straight and meet specifications
• Check all plumbing and electrical work is installed as per approved plan, works and is compliant
• Ensure Houses/Units meet all quality standards as agreed by project managers and NHBRC
2. Civil works:
• Perform inspections of road works, storm drains, water and sewer mains and other services
• Ensure that work complies with standard specifications, detailed plans and standard practice
3. Service provider liaison:
• Identify issues and proactively resolve these with relevant contractors and service providers
• Coordinate with NHBRC regarding non-compliance of issues identified by them
• Resolve non-compliant and quality issues with contractors in a proactive and effective manner
• Monitor and ensure service provider integrity in all issues and matters
4. Administration
• Schedule and plan inspection in conjunction with project managers
• Conduct inspections according to schedule
• Input information from inspection accurately and completely
• Complete comprehensive checklists for each house/unit inspected
• Prepare and keep accurate for preparation of regular weekly and monthly reports
• Draft reports as required
• Plan and participate in meetings
• Develop and maintain an appropriate filing system of all inspection documentation
• Investigate and report on complaints and inquiries as required
• Recommend for works to be signed off by Project Manager as complete
5. Snagging
• Establish and monitor deadline for completion of work
• Complete final snagging of units prior to signoff
• Complete de-snagging of units
• Sign off completion of hand over documents once all snags and issues are resolved
Requirements:
• Matric or equivalent qualification
• Civil engineer Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to read, Interpreted, understand and manage building plans to ensure construction is aligned and compliant
• Knowledge and ability to ensure compliance of plumbing and electrical requirements in building
• Construction/inspection related qualification is recommended
• Having a working knowledge of health and safety legislation
• 5 -10 years experience in large scale low-cost housing construction environment. A minimum of 3 years of this experience must be in a quality construction management capacity.
• Driver’s license
• Computer literacy in Micro Outlook, Excel and Word
The closing date for applications is 30th May 2021
For enquires please contact Jabulani Hadebe on 011 763 1103/4 OR 068 554 4462
Please forward a relevant CV (Clearly marked with the reference number of the position) in a Microsoft Word format to hda-ce-lp-03@multilead.co.za
Please do not send certificates, diplomas or testimonials. We thank all applicants for their interest. Communication will be conducted with short-listed applicants only
Conditions of service:
The HDA is an equal opportunity employer ● Appointments will be made in accordance with the HDA Employment Equity policy ● The HDA reserves the right not to make an appointment.