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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (SANRAL)
 
Position: Geotechnical Specialist
Region: SANRAL - Northern Region — Pretoria
Employment: Permanent
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT
REPORTS TO: Design and Construction Manager
GRADE: D
SALARY: Market-related
OFFICE: Northern Region: 38 IDA Street, Menlo Park, Pretoria
 
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
To ensure project management in respect of specific norms and standards, according to relevant legislation, and the efficient management of resources, time and budgets associated with projects under his/her control on macro level. To develop and maintain excellent working relationships with external stakeholders and to ensure required business results, by employing best practice.
 
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
 
MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE CLUSTER
 
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: -
 
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• BSc Degree or B Tech (Geotechnology); BSc Hons (Geotechnology will be an added advantage);
• A minimum of 8 years' relevant experience;
• Professional registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as Pr. Sci. Nat. preferably a registered Member of South African Institute of Engineering Geologist (MSAIEG) will be an added advantage.
 
WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Manage conflict;
• Work well under pressure;
• Deadline driven;
• Excellent customer service;
• Read and interpret plans;
• Proactive and use own initiative;
• Good knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook;
• Driver's license.
 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To assess dolomite related risks and risk management of the road network;
• Give input on material and mining related issue;
• Assist with the management of the Property Services Portfolio;
• Provide Specialist Support to the Region on Survey and Property issues;
• Assist on spatial planning on problematic land;
• Drive research and innovation in material utilisation and alternative products;
• If MSc Candidate, then mentorship skills will be a requirement.
 
Identification of Key Projects and Solutions
• Participates in the identification and prioritising of projects/programme and/or research initiatives using data from relevant management system (e.g. PMS/BMS/IMS/TMS) and personal knowledge.
• Develop advanced relevant material/earth-scientific data management systems for material management as well as geological hazards to safeguard SANRAL' assets.
• Based on requirements of the project, prepare annual budget and proposed programme.
• Steer and manage ad hoc geotechnical/geological investigations.
 
Procurement Management
• Participates in the evaluation of tenders and appointment of specialist consultants and/or geotechnical/geophysical service providers.
• Prepare and review relevant scope documentation.
• Prepare relevant tender documentation, in association with specialist consultant/service provider, based on the site-specific geology and anthropogenic conditions.
• Attends site inspections and brief service providers on required specialist services.
• Participates in the adjudication of tenders and review recommendations by Consultants/service providers.
• Compile memorandum for approval in accordance with Supply Chain Management regulation and SANRAL' policies.
 
Project Management (Problem Solving-Earth Sciences)
• Visits sites on a regular basis to monitor progress against the project plan
• Monitors performance of projects through regular meetings with consultants and service providers in order to identify geotechnical/geological hazards.
• Conducts regular audits.
• Monitors financial performance to ensure the project remains within budget.
• Prepare monthly expenditure forecasts for each project.
• Review scope of work and potential financial impact on the budget and request additional funding if necessary (related geotechnical/geological aspects).
 
Specialist Support (Cluster Activities)
• Lead and/or actively participates in activities of relevant technical cluster and working groups (Materials and Environmental).
• Provides expert opinion and recommends appropriate solutions when required.
• Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues and subordinates.
 
Communication Management
• Maintains good working relationships with colleagues in other regions and/or areas of expertise.
• Cultivates and maintains good relationships with key stakeholders, consultants, service providers as well as the wider engineering and earth scientific community.
• Actively participate in the research publication and/or workshop mentorship space.

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Employment Reference Checks
 
Employment reference checks are a requirement of SANRAL and forms part of the recruitment and selection process for all applicants on the shortlist for positions within SANRAL. In order for SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. By applying for the position, you give consent to the SANRAL to process all the documentation received from you, to validate your employability.
 
Please note that this is a confidential document and is intended for internal use by SANRAL's Human resources cluster only. All applications received from SANRAL employees will be considered in conjunction with a concurrent search conducted by an Employment Agency on behalf of SANRAL. This advert will be circulated internally, and only suitable candidate will be considered for the position. Relocation costs will be borne by the incumbent.
 
Employment Equity
Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL's Employment Equity plan. SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any vacancies.
 
Closing date for applications: 12th October 2020
 
Please submit your CV to:-
HR Department: Northern Region
E-mail: recruitmentNR@nra.co.za