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Recruitment Specification – Resident Engineer (Roads & Stormwater)
Position Title: Resident Engineer – Upgrading of Roads and Stormwater Structures
Level: Middle-Level Professional
Location: Limpopo Province (Tznaeen: Nkowankowa)
Contract Type: Project-based 

 

Position Purpose
The Resident Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision, monitoring, and 
quality assurance of road upgrading works (from gravel to paving) and associated stormwater 
drainage infrastructure. The incumbent will ensure that construction activities are carried out in 
accordance with design specifications, contract requirements, and relevant standards, while 
providing technical guidance to the Contractor and reporting to the Project Manager and the 
Project Engineer.
 

Key Responsibilities
•⁠  ⁠Supervise and monitor site works related to road upgrading (gravel to paving) and 
stormwater drainage structures.
•⁠  ⁠Ensure compliance with approved designs, drawings, specifications, contract 
conditions, and statutory regulations.
•⁠  ⁠Carry out quality control checks on materials, workmanship, and completed works.
•⁠  ⁠Conduct regular site inspections and prepare progress, technical, and compliance 
reports.
•⁠  ⁠Assist in managing construction programmes, budgets, and claims.
•⁠  ⁠Coordinate with the Contractor, Sub-consultants, and Employer’s representatives to 
resolve site issues.
•⁠  ⁠Ensure that occupational health and safety standards are maintained on site.
•⁠  ⁠Verify and certify completed works for payment purposes.

Minimum Requirements
•⁠  ⁠Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering 
•⁠  ⁠Registered or eligible for registration with ECSA (Pr.Eng, Pr.TechEng, or Candidate level).
•⁠  ⁠Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in road construction and stormwater drainage 
projects, with at least 3 years in a site supervisory/resident engineer role.
•⁠  ⁠Sound knowledge of SANS, COLTO, SANRAL, and municipal standards.
•⁠  ⁠Strong understanding of construction contracts -General Conditions of Contracts
(GCC).
•⁠  ⁠Proven experience in quality assurance, project reporting, and contractor management.
•⁠  ⁠Valid Driver’s License (Code B) and willingness to stay close and travel to project site.
Skills and Competencies
•⁠  ⁠Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
•⁠  ⁠Good leadership, supervisory, and communication abilities.
•⁠  ⁠Ability to prepare clear and concise technical documentation and reports.
•⁠  ⁠Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD advantageous).
•⁠  ⁠Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

Remuneration
A competitive remuneration package will be offered, commensurate with qualifications and 
experience