Geotechnical Engineer (Foundations)

You'll design and supervise infrastructure people use every day, with the civil engineering consultancy in Durban Central. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The site is in Durban Central; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Design reinforced concrete and steel structures to SANS 10100 and SANS 10162
• Check drawings from technicians and sign them for issue
• Apply for municipal wayleaves and building plan approvals
• Prepare tender documents under GCC 2015 or NEC contracts
• Review geotechnical reports and choose suitable foundations
• Design water pipelines, sewers and stormwater systems with hydraulic software

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

• Contract management training for NEC or GCC
• Registration with SAICE and active CPD

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

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