Candidate Civil Engineer (ECSA)

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Middelburg (MP), Mpumalanga
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Engineering Code 08
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Job Description

Clean water, safe roads and sound structures start with a good engineer at the road agency project office in Middelburg (MP). If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Location: Middelburg (MP), Mpumalanga. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

The work, day to day

  • Act as resident engineer: inspect works, measure quantities and certify payments
  • Apply for municipal wayleaves and building plan approvals
  • Chair site meetings and handle contractor queries
  • Design reinforced concrete and steel structures to SANS 10100 and SANS 10162
  • Write design reports and handover documents

What you need

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

Helpful, not essential

  • Experience on public sector infrastructure projects
  • Master's degree in structural or water engineering

What you get

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

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Middelburg (MP) really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: copy of ID with a commissioner of oaths stamp, civil engineering degree certificate plus ECSA certificate of registration.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

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Before you hit apply

  • Say whether you have done resident engineer work. It is a separate skill and often in short supply.
  • Group your experience by type: water, roads, structures. Consultants look for the exact type in the job ad.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationMiddelburg (MP), Mpumalanga
CategoryEngineering
Experience10+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted3 November 2026
Closing Date7 December 2026
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