Senior Manager, Projects Engineer, Air & Sea

Location: ZAF - Kempton Park, Serengeti Blvd (DSV Park Gauteng)

Job Posting Title: Senior Manager, Projects Engineer, Air & Sea

Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of The Role:

To prepare method statements, technical proposals, route surveys, engineering drawings and calculations

List compulsory skills/ competencies Civil or Mechanical Engineering Graduate with license in country of origin Can prepare heavy lift engineering calculations using excel Can prepare method statements and technical proposals using MS Word Can prepare engineering drawings using Autocad Can prepare power point presentations Years Experience At least 2 years’ experience in heavy lift / logistics engineering Qualifications:

National Diploma / B. Degree/ B. Tech preferable.

Computer packages

Office 365 (Teams, OneNote, Forms), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects

Duties andResponsibilities:

Project engineering, preparing engineering documents and implementing the method statement at project sites and support with sales load plans and method statements as well

Develop transport engineering solutions for oversized, overweight and heavy-lift cargo movements. Prepare transport engineering studies, transport methodologies, method statements, logistics execution plans and transport philosophies. Develop heavy haul, lifting, load-out, skidding, jacking, marine transportation and multimodal logistics concepts. Evaluate transportability, constructability, execution risk and logistics interfaces throughout the project lifecycle. Provide technical assurance that proposed logistics solutions are practical, safe and commercially viable. Conduct desktop transport feasibility studies and coordinate physical route surveys. Assess bridge capacities, pavement loading, turning geometry, vertical clearances, permitting requirements and temporary works. Develop mitigation strategies and detailed engineering recommendations. Review engineering drawings to assess transportability, lifting arrangements, centres of gravity, transport envelopes and fabrication constraints. Recommend improvements that enhance logistics efficiency and reduce project risk. Support FEED studies, EPC tenders, RFIs and RFQs with technical engineering input. Prepare technical narratives, engineering deliverables, budgets and execution philosophies. Provide technical support during critical heavy transport operations. Stakeholder Engagement Interface directly with EPC contractors, owners, engineering consultants, heavy haul contractors, ports, Marine Warranty Surveyors and regulatory authorities. Support Business Development during client meetings, technical workshops and strategic pursuits as the transport engineering SME. Technical Leadership Mentor junior engineers and project teams on transport engineering best practices. Develop standards, templates, engineering tools and lessons learned across DPIS. Promote innovation through digital route analysis, logistics simulation and engineering technologies. DSV - Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let's grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don't just work - we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company - this is the place to be.

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Disclaimer : Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use affirmative action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the employment equity act and in line with DSV's employment equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

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