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Geotechnical Engineer (Foundations)

How2Apply Talent Network

Sandton, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R67 000 – R90 500/month

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Job Description

You'll design and supervise infrastructure people use every day, with the structural design practice in Sandton. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The site is in Sandton; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

The work, day to day

Act as resident engineer: inspect works, measure quantities and certify payments
Work out loads to SANS 10160 for buildings and structures
Design reinforced concrete and steel structures to SANS 10100 and SANS 10162
Write design reports and handover documents
Apply for municipal wayleaves and building plan approvals

What you need

Registered with ECSA as a professional or candidate
At least 3 years in design or construction supervision
Experience with structural or hydraulic design software
Code 08 licence and willingness to spend time on site
Able to explain technical issues to clients and contractors
BEng, BSc Eng or BTech in Civil Engineering

Helpful, not essential

Master's degree in structural or water engineering
Contract management training for NEC or GCC
Experience on public sector infrastructure projects

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: ECSA certificate of registration, copy of ID with a commissioner of oaths stamp plus civil engineering degree certificate.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

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

How to stand out

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.