Inspector of Work - BloemfonteinFull job descriptionJoin our Team: Where People, Purpose, Integrity, Partnership, and Professionalism thrive!Join our Engineering Dream Team: Building tomorrow's world, today!Come be a part of something extraordinary. Your future starts here at SMEC South Africa.Why SMEC South Africa?Innovation at our Core: We live and breathe innovation. At SMEC, you'll have the opportunity to work on nation-building projects that are characterised by sustainable, innovative solutions.Engineering Excellence: We're committed to pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence. Your skills will be honed and expanded through our commitment to using the best software and technology.Continuous Learning: In the fast-paced world of engineering, staying up to date is crucial. We invest in your growth with access to training and mentorship programmes.Collaborative Environment: You'll be part of a close-knit team of experts who value your insights and contributions, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and growth.Job Mobility: As a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, our global reach offers our people greater opportunities for job mobility and career growth.The roleSMEC South Africa has exciting opportunities for an Inspector of Works in their Bloemfontein, Construction & Pavements function. This function, specialising in pavement and rehabilitation design, materials investigation and design, and construction supervision and administration, prides itself on technical excellence.This position is responsible for the below-mentioned elements of the construction works on various large SANRAL road construction projects on the N1 near Bloemfontein.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify, collect, document and submit construction material samples to the site laboratoryConstruction materials to be sampled include soil, gravel, cement and bitumen treated material, asphalt and concreteDensity testing of compacted road works using nuclear density testing equipmentPerform and document field testing to evaluate the acceptability of construction materials, including concrete slump test, DCP test, ring and ball test, sand patch test, site viscosity test, Marvel test and coring of asphalt and concreteAssist the Senior Materials Technician and Assistant Resident Engineer with visual assessments of construction work for compliance with specifications, including drainage structures, gravel and stabilised layers, asphalt and road furnitureAssist the Laboratory Manager with compiling materials test reports and material as-built recordsAssist the Senior Materials Technician with measurement of quantitiesQualifications, Skills And Experience RequiredCandidates must have one of the following minimum combinations of qualification and experience:National Diploma in Civil Engineering 0 years’ relevant experienceKnowledge and experience in road building materials including gravel, cement and bituminous stabilised layers and asphalt surfacing will be advantages.Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environmentClosing date, Friday 10 May 2024How to ApplyAll applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the prompts.To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careersPlease note that if you have not heard us in the next 8 weeks consider your application unsuccessful.All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
