Resident Engineer (Municipal Infrastructure)

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Komani, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Engineering Code 08
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Job Description

Roads, water, buildings: the structural design practice in Komani needs a civil engineer who can take a project from design to site. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Komani. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What you'll actually do

  • Chair site meetings and handle contractor queries
  • Design water pipelines, sewers and stormwater systems with hydraulic software
  • Check drawings from technicians and sign them for issue
  • Prepare tender documents under GCC 2015 or NEC contracts
  • Work out loads to SANS 10160 for buildings and structures

Must-haves

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

Nice if you have

  • Registration with SAICE and active CPD
  • Experience on public sector infrastructure projects

On offer

  • Flexible working on design weeks
  • Professional development and mentorship toward Pr Eng
  • Site allowance when you work as resident engineer
  • 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. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: 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. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Komani.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKomani, Eastern Cape
CategoryEngineering
Experience7+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted29 October 2026
Closing Date5 December 2026
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