Digital Delivery Lead

surbanajurong· SMEC South Africa (Pty) Limited
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📍 Durban📍 Johannesburg📍 PretoriaFull time

About this role

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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This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Digital Delivery Lead role in the SMEC South Africa (Pty) Limited department at surbanajurong.
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This Digital Delivery Lead position at surbanajurong was posted on Sep 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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