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Geotechnical Engineer (Foundations)

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Montague Gardens, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

Clean water, safe roads and sound structures start with a good engineer at the civil engineering consultancy in Montague Gardens. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Montague Gardens, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

Write design reports and handover documents
Review geotechnical reports and choose suitable foundations
Act as resident engineer: inspect works, measure quantities and certify payments
Design reinforced concrete and steel structures to SANS 10100 and SANS 10162
Chair site meetings and handle contractor queries
Check drawings from technicians and sign them for issue

You'll need

Experience with structural or hydraulic design software
At least 3 years in design or construction supervision
BEng, BSc Eng or BTech in Civil Engineering
Code 08 licence and willingness to spend time on site

Helpful, not essential

Master's degree in structural or water engineering
Registration with SAICE and active CPD

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Montague Gardens really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): ECSA certificate of registration, copy of ID with a commissioner of oaths stamp plus civil engineering degree certificate.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

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.