Role Overview

A leading player in the piping and water infrastructure sector is seeking a Technical & Specification Engineer to drive the adoption of advanced pressure pipe systems in South Africa.

This is a market-development engineering role, focused on influencing project specifications at the design stage. The successful candidate will work closely with consulting engineers, municipalities, contractors, and internal commercial teams to position innovative pipeline solutions in major infrastructure projects.

Key Purpose of the Role

The primary objective of this role is to secure project specifications before tender stage, ensuring the inclusion of advanced pipe systems in bulk water and infrastructure developments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Consultant & Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with consulting engineers and key decision-makers

Conduct technical presentations and CPD sessions

Provide expert guidance on pipe material selection

Support specification development during early project stages

2. Specification Development

Influence and contribute to project specifications

Develop and promote:

Design standards and guidelines

Life-cycle cost comparisons

Technical documentation and specification templates

Assist with:

Hydraulic design

Pipe class selection

Installation guidelines

3. Project Engineering Support

Provide technical support on active infrastructure projects

Perform:

Pressure class verification

Surge analysis support

Structural and installation assessments

Advise on:

Fittings and thrust block requirements

Trenching, bedding, and installation best practices

4. Technical Sales Support

Collaborate with the commercial team on:

Tender evaluations

Technical submissions

Contractor queries and product presentations

Act as the technical authority during project engagements

5. Market Intelligence & Strategy

Monitor and track upcoming infrastructure projects

Identify opportunities in:

Bulk water pipelines

Municipal reticulation

Irrigation schemes

Mining water systems

Analyse consultant preferences and industry trends

6. Internal Technical & Product Support

Provide feedback to manufacturing and product teams

Contribute to:

Technical manuals and design guides

Internal training for sales teams

Support quality investigations and product performance reviews