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Civil Engineering Technologist (Roads)

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Brackenfell, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 4 hours ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R67 000 – R89 750/month

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Job Description

This civil engineering consultancy in Brackenfell needs someone who can check a design and then go and check it was built right. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

This post is in Brackenfell (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What you'll actually do

Review geotechnical reports and choose suitable foundations
Act as resident engineer: inspect works, measure quantities and certify payments
Check drawings from technicians and sign them for issue
Write design reports and handover documents
Chair site meetings and handle contractor queries
Prepare tender documents under GCC 2015 or NEC contracts
Apply for municipal wayleaves and building plan approvals

Must-haves

Able to explain technical issues to clients and contractors
At least 3 years in design or construction supervision
Good grasp of South African design codes for your field
BEng, BSc Eng or BTech in Civil Engineering
Registered with ECSA as a professional or candidate

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Brackenfell really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): civil engineering degree certificate plus ECSA certificate of registration.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Brackenfell; 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

Group your experience by type: water, roads, structures. Consultants look for the exact type in the job ad.
Mention the design software you use and the codes you design to, so the reviewer does not have to guess.