Resident Engineer (Municipal Infrastructure)

How2Apply Talent Network
Pretoria East, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 2 hours ago
Contract Engineering Code 08
R53 750 – R72 000/month
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Job Description

Clean water, safe roads and sound structures start with a good engineer at the bulk water utility in Pretoria East. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is Pretoria East-based, with most of your time spent at a bulk water utility.

What you'll actually do

  • Design reinforced concrete and steel structures to SANS 10100 and SANS 10162
  • Prepare tender documents under GCC 2015 or NEC contracts
  • Review geotechnical reports and choose suitable foundations
  • Chair site meetings and handle contractor queries
  • Write design reports and handover documents

You'll need

  • Good grasp of South African design codes for your field
  • Registered with ECSA as a professional or candidate
  • Experience with structural or hydraulic design software
  • Able to explain technical issues to clients and contractors
  • BEng, BSc Eng or BTech in Civil Engineering
  • At least 3 years in design or construction supervision

Extra points for

  • Contract management training for NEC or GCC
  • Registration with SAICE and active CPD

What's in it for you

  • Site allowance when you work as resident engineer
  • Group life and disability cover
  • Flexible working on design weeks

Applying, step by step

  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): copy of ID with a commissioner of oaths stamp plus ECSA certificate of registration.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

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

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

Before you hit apply

  • 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
SalaryR53 750 – R72 000/month
Job TypeContract
LocationPretoria East, Gauteng
CategoryEngineering
Experience3+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted3 November 2026
Closing Date9 December 2026
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