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Surbana Jurong

Digital Delivery Lead

Durban · Pretoria · Johannesburg

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Seniority
Lead / management
Country
ZA
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

Division Water Infrastructure

Location Durban

REPORTS TO

Technical Principal or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

Provide and undertake complex design modelling and production tasks, prepare tender/construction documents and provide technical support services in meeting the requirements of the functional group and its clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

3D Modelling, detailing and quality audits on outgoing drawings/ models

BIM implementation

Standardisation of all drawings on project

Develop Autodesk templates/ Libraries, tools processes to maintain standards

Participating in office technical discussions and project delivery meetings

Mentor, train and provide technical support to junior staff

Conducting conceptual and detailed design and drafting in order to prepare technical drawings and documentation

Provide practical and economical solutions to project deliverables

Applying a deeper understanding of modelling principles to devise and deliver practical and economical solutions to problems

Maintain a high level of Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) and modelling expertise and engineering knowledge

Undertake supervisor role and lead on projects

Coordination of multi-disciplinary work on projects

Contribute to the overall utilisation, management and profitably of the functional group

Ensure drawings and documentation are to the highest quality

Maintain client satisfaction

Strictly adhere to SMEC’s Management System (MS), quality standards and OHS procedures

Assist Project Managers with site queries and reporting solutions

Parametric Modelling

Model Federation and rendering development

Automation and coding

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

To work independently and self-motivated to produce accurate drawings to a high standard within set deadlines

Be responsible for ensuring quality model and drawing outputs across all regions within the function

Be responsible for growing the BIM capability within the team

Prepare to travel and remain out of South Africa for short periods, liaise with client representative and consultants from other disciplines.

Key Performance Indicators:

Accuracy of drawings and models while meeting set deadlines.

Ability to work independently

Identifies and understands technical issues, problems and opportunities

Project delivery to meet client’s ToR/ BEP

Development of networks and contribution to team goals

Commercial awareness

Technical support and mentoring

ISO-19650 Understanding

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Professional Registration in Draughting (Autodesk Certified) in Civil Engineering Projects. (Bulk Water & Sewer)

Minimum of 10 years of professional experience

Minimum of 5 years in similar position

Some key experience in relevant Water Infrastructure projects

Proficiency in Revit, C3D, QGIS, and any other discipline associated software essential

ACC / BIM360 and Projectwise Proficiency

Modelling and Detailing to LOD 400-500

Experience working on major infrastructure/ building projects

We are proud of the brilliant minds we have at SMEC and are committed to ensuring that our people have the best opportunities and resources to learn, grow and succeed. Our hiring decisions are guided by skills, qualifications and experience, ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities for all. We are intentional about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, not as a requirement, but as a fundamental part of who we are. We strive to create a workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced, fresh ideas are encouraged, and everyone has the support they need to thrive. At SMEC, every individual has a voice, and through our commitment to engineering positive change, every contribution makes a difference.

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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