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Structural Engineer (Buildings)

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Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

You'll design and supervise infrastructure people use every day, with the municipal infrastructure department in Prospecton. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is in Prospecton (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

What you'll actually do

Design water pipelines, sewers and stormwater systems with hydraulic software
Act as resident engineer: inspect works, measure quantities and certify payments
Review geotechnical reports and choose suitable foundations
Design reinforced concrete and steel structures to SANS 10100 and SANS 10162
Apply for municipal wayleaves and building plan approvals
Work out loads to SANS 10160 for buildings and structures

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

Registration with SAICE and active CPD
Experience on public sector infrastructure projects
Contract management training for NEC or GCC

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Prospecton really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: civil engineering degree certificate, ECSA certificate of registration plus copy of ID with a commissioner of oaths stamp.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
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 Prospecton.

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Tips to get shortlisted

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