Project Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II - Polihali Transfer Tunnel Division Water Location Katse or Polihali tunnel sites in the Lesotho Highlands Reports to Senior Inspector/Section Engineer (TBM) or as instructed by the Project Manager. Primary Position Purpose MSKC Joint Venture are the Professional Services Consultants for the design and construction supervision of the Polihali Transfer Tunnel Lesotho Highlands Water Project-Phase II project. The new Polihali Transfer Tunnel will connect the new Polihali Dam with the Katse Reservoir, which delivers water through Transfer and Delivery Tunnels, to the Ash River Outfall between Clarens and Bethlehem in South Africa. This position will be required to support to the Senior Inspector/Section Engineer with all TBM inspection requirements. High Level Role Description and Duties: You will be part of a dynamic team representing MSKC-JV who provide professional services for the design and construction supervision of the Polihali Transfer Tunnel for LHDA. The incumbent shall have experience in underground Tunnel Boring Machine operations as a minimum. Reports to Senior Inspector/Section Engineer (TBM). Inspects the Whole of the Works to ensure compliance with contract documents, drawings and specifications as well as relevant & applicable standards or codes. Inspects Tunnel Boring Machine construction activities and construction progress which may include ensuring procedures and materials comply with specifications. Observes work in progress to assure conformance with requirements, and acceptable workmanship. Checks drawings/plans for compliance with project specifications. Notes and communicates any identified discrepancies on the Works. Ensures that the Contractor’s production teams conduct Toolbox Talks, DSTIs, Task-Based Risk Assessments, etc. Prepares Daily Diaries, document inspections, photograph status/conditions of the Works and shares such records with the Senior Inspector and Section Engineers. Ensures safe execution of Works by the Contractor and/or Sub-Contractors. Required Experience: Tunnelling experience combined with Civil Engineering works Required Qualifications BSc/B Eng or B Tech or National Diploma in Civil Engineering or similar approved Knowledge and experience in Water and Tunnelling will be advantages. Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment Must have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role or has worked on similar projects SMEC is committed to supporting its people by providing opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. Hiring is based on skills, qualifications, and experience to ensure fairness. The company values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as core principles, fostering a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, innovation is encouraged, and everyone is empowered to contribute and thrive. 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! SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.

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