Clerk of Works

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Clerk of Works to join a SANRAL project in Thabazimbi, with an immediate start.

This is a fantastic opportunity on a 24-month fixed-term contract.

POSITION INFO:

Job Function:
The Clerk of Work's primary duty is to act as an on-site quality control and safety supervisor, ensuring construction work aligns with approved plans, specifications, and safety standards.
Key responsibilities include conducting regular site inspections, documenting findings, coordinating with contractors and engineers, and acting as the client's representative to report progress, issues, and ensure quality.  
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSc, BTech or NDip - in Civil Engineering

• A minimum of 3-5 years' relevant work experience in a civil engineering consultancy environment.
• Experience working on SANRAL jobs as a Clerk of Works is a must.

• Discusses technical theory applicable to a project and uses technical knowledge to discuss technical challenges and offers meaningful insights, on site.
• Performs delegated engineering tasks under incrementally less supervision from the resident engineer responsible for the project.
• Carries out all his/her tasks and duties in a thoroughly professional and efficient manner.
• Is self-motivated and effectively manages own time.
• Submits all timesheets, leave applications, mileage claims etc., accurately and timeously.

• Assists the Assistant Resident Engineer in supervising all works and all staff under the works that you are assigned to and reports to the Assistant Resident Engineer and where required to the Resident Engineer (RE).
• Sets up and maintains systems of financial and budget control for all the works you are assigned to.
• Supervises the physical measurement of the works by the relevant site staff for agreement with the Contractor for all the works you are assigned to.
• Assists in recording of the minutes for meetings held.
• Maintains all records of quantities measured and agreed for the works you are assigned to.
• Draws up all final quantities for agreement with the Contractor for the works you are assigned to.
• Prepares all as-built drawings for the works you are assigned to.
• Prepares all material-as-built summary sheets pertaining to the works you are assigned to.
• Keeps a daily diary of the works you are assigned to.
• Monitors all the works you are assigned to for compliance with the specified requirements in conjunction with the Materials Technician and the Surveyor.
• Supplies and forwards a photographic record of all the works that you are assigned to, to the Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Assists the RE with the preparation of the monthly reports.
• Familiarises yourself with the content of all the project documentation and specifications, namely:
• General Conditions of Contract for Construction (correct edition);
• The Project Document and Drawings (as revised from time to time);
• COLTO Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Works for State Authorities (correct edition);
• Chapter 13: South African Road Traffic Manual;
• Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations (BOHSS, correct edition);
• Construction Regulations (as revised).
• Other specifications related to the work you are responsible for

• Ensures that the site operates in accordance with the current Occupational Health and Safety Act.