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Geotechnical Engineer (Foundations) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R67 000 – R90 250/month

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Job Description

Roads, water, buildings: the structural design practice in Cape Town CBD needs a civil engineer who can take a project from design to site. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The site is in Cape Town CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What you'll actually do

Work out loads to SANS 10160 for buildings and structures
Design reinforced concrete and steel structures to SANS 10100 and SANS 10162
Apply for municipal wayleaves and building plan approvals
Design water pipelines, sewers and stormwater systems with hydraulic software
Chair site meetings and handle contractor queries

Must-haves

At least 3 years in design or construction supervision
Code 08 licence and willingness to spend time on site
Good grasp of South African design codes for your field
Registered with ECSA as a professional or candidate

Extra points for

Registration with SAICE and active CPD
Master's degree in structural or water engineering
Contract management training for NEC or GCC

On offer

Flexible working on design weeks
Site allowance when you work as resident engineer
Group life and disability cover

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Cape Town CBD really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: ECSA certificate of registration plus copy of ID with a commissioner of oaths stamp.
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 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Cape Town CBD; 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.

Before you hit apply

Mention the design software you use and the codes you design to, so the reviewer does not have to guess.
Say whether you have done resident engineer work. It is a separate skill and often in short supply.