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Technician (Roads and Highways) - Cape TownFull job descriptionCome be a part of something extraordinary. Your future starts here at SMEC South Africa.Kickstart your engineering career with SMEC South Africa: Where innovation meets opportunity!Ready to embark on a journey of innovation and excellence?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.About the Role:Are you a passionate Technician? Your journey in engineering excellence begins right here, at SMEC South Africa. We're looking for a dedicated individual to join our dynamic team in Cape Town, Roads and Highways function. The individual will be responsible for assisting Technologists/Engineers/Project Managers/Other Professionals/Consultants.Key Responsibilities:Ensure projects are documented within set guidelinesProduce efficient, high-quality work and documentationEnsure tasks are completed according to project timelinesAble to use office systems relevant to tasksCan make good decisions on own initiativeQuery details suggesting more acceptable solutionsTake ownership and responsibility for own workApplying technical knowledge on projects involved withAwareness of time and cost implications on projectsAssess the risk of specific aspects of projectsCommunicate and liaise effectively with colleagues, contractors, sub-contractors and clientsMonitor the status of field work and generate periodic progress reportsInvolvement on projects' life cycle - from beginning to endAssist with resourcing of work within the sectionMaintain project administration and communication in terms of the company`s quality management systemAttend and contribute to taking minutes at technical and project meetings with colleagues and client`s Project ManagerAbility to resolve conflicts on site, or between external consultants, making sure to not aggravate any arising issues and solve conflicts in an ethical mannerMonitoring works and enforcing quality standards/specificationsRecommended Qualifications, Skills, and ExperienceDiploma in relevant field3 - 4 years drafting experienceDemonstrative experience in the use of CAD systemsExperience in transportation infrastructure advantageousAbility to meet deadlines and work under pressureHow 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 atwww.smec.com/careersPlease note that if you have not heard from us in the next 8 weeks consider your application unsuccessful.All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesnt 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!

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