Resident Engineer (Municipal Infrastructure)

How2Apply Talent Network
Alberton, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 48 min ago
Full-time Engineering Code 08
R67 000 – R87 000/month
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Job Description

You'll design and supervise infrastructure people use every day, with the municipal infrastructure department in Alberton. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The work is in Alberton, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What you'll actually do

  • Review geotechnical reports and choose suitable foundations
  • Act as resident engineer: inspect works, measure quantities and certify payments
  • Apply for municipal wayleaves and building plan approvals
  • Check drawings from technicians and sign them for issue
  • Work out loads to SANS 10160 for buildings and structures
  • Prepare tender documents under GCC 2015 or NEC contracts
  • Write design reports and handover documents

What you need

  • Experience with structural or hydraulic design software
  • At least 3 years in design or construction supervision
  • Able to explain technical issues to clients and contractors
  • Code 08 licence and willingness to spend time on site

On offer

  • 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

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): civil engineering degree certificate, ECSA certificate of registration plus copy of ID with a commissioner of oaths stamp.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

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Before you hit apply

  • Group your experience by type: water, roads, structures. Consultants look for the exact type in the job ad.
  • Say whether you have done resident engineer work. It is a separate skill and often in short supply.

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Job details
SalaryR67 000 – R87 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationAlberton, Gauteng
CategoryEngineering
Experience7+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted15 November 2026
Closing Date21 December 2026
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