AVI: Civil Engineering Graduate Programme 2024

The AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates a holistic experience of mentorship, practical exposure and technical, leadership and business development opportunities.

As one of our Graduates you will be exposed to a host of diverse corporate situations spanning from key improvement projects, CSI Initiatives, skills training and behavioural development. 

Why our Graduates choose AVI

• Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
• Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
• Constant mentorship, guidance and support
• Meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
• Accountability and ownership for quality and delivery

Responsibilities:

• Assist the line manager with integrity assessments of buildings, structures, roads, tunnels, lifts, scaffolding and facilities to protect the health and safety of individuals.
• In conjunction with professional civil consulting firms carry out technical and feasibility studies according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, it’s Regulations and the relevant SANS standards to achieve compliance
• Develop guidelines, procedures and technical manuals for maintenance and asset care
• Review structural integrity of the site, develop action plans to correct substandard/non-compliance issues
• Devise and prepare small to medium scale civil, structural and infrastructure capital and maintenance projects
• Develop a long term sustainable asset useful life, budgeting and cost report for all civil and facility related property, plant and equipment
• Be coachable, accountable and driven to achieve registration as a professional engineer

Requirements:

• BSc or B.Eng. in Civil Engineering
• A minimum average of 60% in the final year of studies
• Must have exceled in the following key modules:

1. Structural engineering
2. Structural design
3. Composite materials
4. Advanced materials technology

• Preference will be given to graduates who have completed or will complete their qualification within 5 years 

Additional Requirements:

• Any vacation experience or part-time work would be beneficial
• Must be willing to travel between sites
• Must have a driver’s license