Vacancies

Kantey & Templer has always been an equal opportunity employer and we continue to encourage all members of our staff (of which nearly 50% are from previously disadvantaged communities) to excel in their specific disciplines.

 

Updated 07 April 2021

 

Section: Structural Pietermaritzburg

Position: Structural Engineer/Technologist

Start date: ASAP

Closing Date Tuesday, 16^th April 2021

 

Position Outline:

Kantey & Templer Pietermaritzburg office are in the process of reviewing candidates to fill a Structural Engineer/Technologist role.

The candidate should be a Pietermaritzburg resident with contactable references.

 

Requirements:

• Experience: 3-5 years
• Civil Engineering degree or a Structural Technologist

 

Key performance areas:

Structural Engineer/Technologist to carry out Structural Inspections

Interact with client and prepare quotations for Structural Inspections.

• Visual Inspection of structures:
• Condition of masonry, structural steel, concrete and timber incl. crane gantries, building structural elements and support structures.
• To identify:
• Signs of loose, displaced or fallen material including inadequate design and mechanical damage.
• Corrosion
• Structural cracks
• Ground movement/Settlements

 

• Signs of misuse or significant changes in the nature of the asset/components.
• Take pictures of defects and record them
• Assess if the main structural elements are sound
• Unpack all information obtained from site, compile structural reports and provide advice as to the cause of the defect and make recommendations of remedial work if required.
• Print the report for review and approval by Pr. Structural Engineer.
• Submit the report to the Clients representative.
• Manage the repair construction works on site including meetings and monthly claims
• Be comfortable working at heights and on cranes and factory roofs
• Be comfortable working in confined spaces
• Be comfortable working in dirty factory environments
• Be comfortable working in factory environments with potential hazards such as chemicals, fumes and noise etc.

 

Personality Profile

• Strong team ethic
• Work under pressure
• Work independently
• Polite and professional demeanour

 

This position’s salary is commensurate with qualification and experience.
Submit CV’s for this post to Kevin Hohls at email address kevinh@pmb.kanteys.co.za  with full school and academic records attached quoting ref – “KTPMB Structural Engineer/Technologist.”