Civil Design Technician (Stormwater)

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eMalahleni, Mpumalanga
Contract
Posted 2 hours ago
Contract Engineering Code 08
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Job Description

Roads, water, buildings: the civil engineering consultancy in eMalahleni needs a civil engineer who can take a project from design to site. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Home base is a civil engineering consultancy on the eMalahleni side of Mpumalanga. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

What your day looks like

  • Apply for municipal wayleaves and building plan approvals
  • Design reinforced concrete and steel structures to SANS 10100 and SANS 10162
  • Design water pipelines, sewers and stormwater systems with hydraulic software
  • Prepare tender documents under GCC 2015 or NEC contracts
  • Act as resident engineer: inspect works, measure quantities and certify payments
  • Work out loads to SANS 10160 for buildings and structures

Must-haves

  • Able to explain technical issues to clients and contractors
  • Code 08 licence and willingness to spend time on site
  • Good grasp of South African design codes for your field
  • BEng, BSc Eng or BTech in Civil Engineering

Helpful, not essential

  • Experience on public sector infrastructure projects
  • Registration with SAICE and active CPD

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): ECSA certificate of registration plus civil engineering degree certificate.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  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

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationeMalahleni, Mpumalanga
CategoryEngineering
Experience12+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted17 October 2026
Closing Date10 November 2026
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