Civil Engineer (Water and Sanitation) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Benoni, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Engineering Code 08
R67 000 – R88 000/month
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Job Description

Clean water, safe roads and sound structures start with a good engineer at the bulk water utility in Benoni. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

You'll report in Benoni. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

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

You'll need

  • BEng, BSc Eng or BTech in Civil Engineering
  • Registered with ECSA as a professional or candidate
  • At least 3 years in design or construction supervision
  • Code 08 licence and willingness to spend time on site

Extra points for

  • Registration with SAICE and active CPD
  • Contract management training for NEC or GCC
  • Experience on public sector infrastructure projects

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Benoni really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: ECSA certificate of registration plus civil engineering degree certificate.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Benoni.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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
SalaryR67 000 – R88 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBenoni, Gauteng
CategoryEngineering
Experience6+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted3 November 2026
Closing Date1 December 2026
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