Civil Engineering Technologist (Roads)

Clean water, safe roads and sound structures start with a good engineer at the road agency project office in Fourways. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll be based at a road agency project office in Fourways. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Write design reports and handover documents
• Act as resident engineer: inspect works, measure quantities and certify payments
• Review geotechnical reports and choose suitable foundations
• Check drawings from technicians and sign them for issue
• Design water pipelines, sewers and stormwater systems with hydraulic software
• Prepare tender documents under GCC 2015 or NEC contracts
• Design reinforced concrete and steel structures to SANS 10100 and SANS 10162

• 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
• Able to explain technical issues to clients and contractors
• Good grasp of South African design codes for your field

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

• 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.