Civil Engineer (Water and Sanitation)

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Pretoria East, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 2 hours ago
Contract Engineering Code 08
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Job Description

Roads, water, buildings: the bulk water utility in Pretoria East needs a civil engineer who can take a project from design to site. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The site is in Pretoria East; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

The work, day to day

  • Work out loads to SANS 10160 for buildings and structures
  • Review geotechnical reports and choose suitable foundations
  • Act as resident engineer: inspect works, measure quantities and certify payments
  • Prepare tender documents under GCC 2015 or NEC contracts
  • Apply for municipal wayleaves and building plan approvals
  • Write design reports and handover documents

Must-haves

  • Good grasp of South African design codes for your field
  • Able to explain technical issues to clients and contractors
  • BEng, BSc Eng or BTech in Civil Engineering
  • Experience with structural or hydraulic design software
  • Registered with ECSA as a professional or candidate

What you get

  • Professional development and mentorship toward Pr Eng
  • Group life and disability cover
  • Flexible working on design weeks

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pretoria East really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): 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. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

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

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

How to stand out

  • Mention the design software you use and the codes you design to, so the reviewer does not have to guess.
  • 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 TypeContract
LocationPretoria East, Gauteng
CategoryEngineering
Experience13+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted4 November 2026
Closing Date29 November 2026
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