Resident Engineer (Municipal Infrastructure)

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Isando, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 5 hours ago
Contract Engineering Code 08
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Job Description

Roads, water, buildings: the bulk water utility in Isando needs a civil engineer who can take a project from design to site. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The site is in Isando; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

What you'll actually do

  • Work out loads to SANS 10160 for buildings and structures
  • Chair site meetings and handle contractor queries
  • Check drawings from technicians and sign them for issue
  • Write design reports and handover documents
  • Design reinforced concrete and steel structures to SANS 10100 and SANS 10162

You'll need

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

Extra points for

  • Registration with SAICE and active CPD
  • Experience on public sector infrastructure projects
  • Master's degree in structural or water engineering

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): civil engineering degree certificate 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 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Isando; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationIsando, Gauteng
CategoryEngineering
Experience7+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted16 October 2026
Closing Date13 November 2026
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