PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

Details

Closing Date2026/11/12

Reference NumberRAN261030-2

Job TitlePRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

PortfolioBulk Water Services – Operations

Job Type ClassificationFull Time

Location – CountrySouth Africa

Location – ProvinceGauteng

Location – Town / CityGlenvista

Location – SiteRietvlei

Job Advert SummaryRand Water is currently looking for the Principal Civil Engineering Assistant to provide design drafting support to the Design Office in the Project Planning Department of the SAM Division in fulfilling the draughting requirements in the design of various civil engineering projects which contribute to optimal asset performance, optimal integrated engineering designs and exceptional customer services. The application of professional engineering drafting techniques to single and multi discipline projects of varying complexity or situations is required.

Minimum Requirements
N5- N6 Diploma or National Diploma in Multi-discipline Draughting or equivalent
N5- N6 National Diploma in Civil Engineering or studying towards National Diploma in Civil Engineering
will be an advantage.
5-10 years relevant draughting experience
Technical knowledge and experience in detailing of reinforced concrete, structural steel, earthworks,
roads, drains and pipelines.
Extensive AutoCAD skills.
Additional knowledge of Revit Structures and/or Civil 3D and/or the TechnoCAD suite of programs,
Structural steel detailing, civil detailing (roads, pipe specials, storm water drainage and sewers) will be
advantageous

Primary Duties
Assist senior engineers on the design and or draughting aspects of larger, more complex, multidisciplinary projects
Implement Rand Water standards on projects and designs
Working within the generally provided Rand Water engineering guidelines, based on an understanding of the company and its overall goals
Ability to use AutoCAD 2014 or later
Able to produce advanced concrete reinforcement detail drawings and bending schedules given design (area of steel) – All detailing to be done in accordance with SANS 10144 or able to produce structural steel detail drawings.
Able to use either Autopadds or Rebarmate.
Must be able to produce working drawings with minimal supervision.

Knowledge
Precise application of pre defined Standards
Punctuality and accuracy in the execution of projects
Participation in Section activities
The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems.
AutoCAD

Skills• Technical skill
• Report writing skill
• Communication skill
• Problem solving skills

Attitude• Honesty and integrity
• Result orientated
• Work well under pressure
• Customer service excellence
• Excellent communication
• The ability to convert opportunities into cost saving realities
• Compliance to Legislature and Statutory requirements

Policy

In making the final selection, consideration will be given to achieving Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.
OR
In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, preference will be given to Females and/or People with Disability to give effect to Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.
Should you not receive correspondence from Rand Water within 30 days from the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Rand Water reserves the right not to make appointments to any of the advertised positions at any stage
The potential appointment to this position shall be subject to serving a MAXIMUM probation period of up to 12 months, based on a FLEXIBLE monthly probation evaluation process before confirmation of permanent employment in Rand Water