Description:
- To lead the research conducted by the group in areas such as performance modelling of road construction materials, pavement design, road rehabilitation design and analysis methods, and monitoring performance of roads.
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide technical and strategic leadership to staff in the Pavement Design and Construction (PDC) research group by ensuring quality scientific outputs and the professional development and transformation of the group’s scientific capacity.
Minimum Requirements:
A Masters’ degree in Civil Engineering, a PhD in Civil Engineering is preferable. 10 years civil engineering experience specialisation in pavement design. A track record in attracting and securing funding to support a team and formulating strategies. Registration with a relevant professional body. Good understanding of the transport sector in South Africa. Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. Ability to continuously disseminate research outputs in the form of technical papers. Ability to innovate and generate new knowledge. Must have good communication, presentation and writing skills. Must have the ability to work accurately, efficiently and independently as well as in a team. Must be computer literate as well as have the ability to understand and use domain specialised software. Ability to work in a methodical manner is essential. Ability to carry out strategic stakeholder interactions at all levels. Ability to effectively present ideas, concepts, plan and procedures. Demonstrated track record of the ability to work accurately, independently and efficiently.
12 Aug 2022;
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gumtree.co.za