PRECINCT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATIONS MANAGER

University of Fort Hare; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare is seeking a Civil Engineer for land development and infrastructure in Durban. The role is hands-on and site-based, focusing on roads, stormwater, water and sewer systems, with coordination of specialist providers.

Candidates should have a Civil Engineering qualification and 3+ years’ experience in land development or civil infrastructure, ready to take broader ownership and development responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.
• 3+ years’ relevant experience in land development and civil infrastructure.
• Experience in land development, civil infrastructure, consulting engineering or civil construction.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing performance and maintenance of civil infrastructure.
• Coordinating infrastructure and utility connections for new developments.
• Monitoring construction activities and protecting underground services.
• Liaising with developers, engineers, contractors and service providers.
• Coordinating contractors and monitoring quality, progress and service delivery.
• Participating in infrastructure budgets, planning and reporting.

Skills

Civil Engineering degree

Site coordination

Contractor coordination

Education

Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering/Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Civil Engineer - Land Development and infrastructure

16 Sep 2026 - 14 Oct 2026

DUR003689

Operations

Property

Durban. R35000 - R45000

An exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineer with 3+ years’ experience in land development and civil infrastructure who is ready to move beyond individual project delivery into a broader, owner-side role with greater responsibility for the ongoing infrastructure of a major mixed‑use development.

This is an excellent career step for an engineer who has built a strong technical and practical foundation within a civil engineering consultancy, civil contractor or major development environment and is looking for increased responsibility and exposure.

The role is hands‑on and site‑based, combining civil infrastructure expertise with contractor coordination, development activities, infrastructure maintenance and ongoing operational responsibility.

The Role

You will be involved in the management, performance and ongoing development of key infrastructure, including roads, stormwater, water, sewer, bulk services and underground services, while coordinating with specialist providers responsible for electrical, fibre and telecommunications infrastructure.

• Overseeing the performance and maintenance of civil infrastructure
• Coordinating infrastructure and utility connections for new developments
• Monitoring construction activities and ensuring existing infrastructure and underground services are protected
• Liaising with developers, consulting engineers, contractors and specialist service providers
• Coordinating contractors and monitoring quality, progress and service delivery
• Supporting proactive infrastructure maintenance, asset management and renewal programmes
• Assisting with infrastructure budgets, planning and reporting
• Coordinating with electrical, fibre, telecommunications and other specialist infrastructure providers
• Contributing to the ongoing development and high standard of the wider development environment

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering / Civil Engineering Technology
• 3+ years’ relevant experience
• Experience within land development, civil infrastructure, consulting engineering or civil construction
• Practical exposure to several of the following: roads, bulk earthworks, stormwater, sewer, water reticulation, underground services and bulk infrastructure
• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications and site execution
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants and/or multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong technical problem‑solving ability
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• A practical, proactive approach and willingness to work on site
• Valid driver’s licence

Exposure to Civil 3D, contract administration, project budgets, infrastructure maintenance and multidisciplinary engineering projects would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This position would particularly suit a Civil Engineer who has gained valuable experience designing and/or delivering infrastructure projects and is now ready to broaden their responsibilities, take greater ownership and develop towards infrastructure and operations management.