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Candidate Civil Engineer (ECSA)

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R67 000 – R85 250/month

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Job Description

You'll design and supervise infrastructure people use every day, with the road agency project office in Cape Town CBD. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll report in Cape Town CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

The work, day to day

Write design reports and handover documents
Design reinforced concrete and steel structures to SANS 10100 and SANS 10162
Check drawings from technicians and sign them for issue
Chair site meetings and handle contractor queries
Design water pipelines, sewers and stormwater systems with hydraulic software
Review geotechnical reports and choose suitable foundations

You'll need

Code 08 licence and willingness to spend time on site
Experience with structural or hydraulic design software
Able to explain technical issues to clients and contractors
At least 3 years in design or construction supervision
BEng, BSc Eng or BTech in Civil Engineering
Registered with ECSA as a professional or candidate

Helpful, not essential

Master's degree in structural or water engineering
Experience on public sector infrastructure projects
Registration with SAICE and active CPD

What's in it for you

Flexible working on design weeks
Professional development and mentorship toward Pr Eng
Group life and disability cover
Site allowance when you work as resident engineer

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: copy of ID with a commissioner of oaths stamp plus civil engineering degree certificate.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Cape Town CBD; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

Say whether you have done resident engineer work. It is a separate skill and often in short supply.
Mention the design software you use and the codes you design to, so the reviewer does not have to guess.