Civil Engineer / Civil Technologist

SiVEST; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Civil Engineer or Technologist to join their dynamic team in Umhlanga. This exciting opportunity involves leading civil engineering projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, leadership qualities, and a passion for infrastructure design. With a focus on long-term career growth, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact on various civil engineering projects across South Africa and beyond. If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive and innovative environment, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' technical experience in civil engineering.
• Registered or close to being registered as Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complete civil engineering projects through the full project life cycle.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships effectively.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Education

BSc Civil Engineering

B Eng (Civil)

B Tech (Civil Engineering)

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hec-ras

GIS

PCSWMM

Job description

CIVIL ENGINEER / CIVIL TECHNOLOGIST

SiVEST is a multi-disciplinary company with head office in Umhlanga, South Africa and branches around RSA as well as Mauritius, Kenya and the UK. Our services include engineering, project management, quantity surveying, environmental consulting, management consulting and town planning. Our Civil Engineering Division is looking for a Civil Engineer or Technologist to be based at our Umhlanga office.

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must be a Graduate in BSc Civ Eng / B Eng (Civils) or B Tech (Civil Eng) or must be already registered or close to being as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng.

• ECSA Registration certificate or Engineer in Training certificate to accompany application.

The ideal candidate would meet the following criteria:

• Leadership skills underpinned by strong technical ability.
• Should be looking to make a final move for a long-term career with SiVEST.
• Minimum 5 years’ technical experience and 1-2 years’ team leadership experience (most of which in a consulting engineering firm).
• Experience in:
• Infrastructure design
• Roads, earthworks, storm water and sewer - essential
• Storm water management
• Pump station design (both sewer and water supply) desirable.

• Experience in the following industries / areas - a strong advantage:

• Municipal engineering, Housing infrastructure, Industrial

• Other required skills, abilities and behaviours:
• Must be active in the design field and proficient in use of MS Office, Autocad Civil 3D (essential) and IDAS an advantage.
• Knowledgeable in Hec-ras, GIS, PCSWMM or similar an advantage.
• Knowledgeable in Ethekweni standards an advantage.
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking.
• Accurate – with strong attention to detail.
• Confident, with strong interaction / people skills.
• Dynamic and driven – yet humble.
• Even tempered.
• Team player.

Key result areas (technical and managerial):

• Technical expertise on civils projects.
• Technology Design.
• Deliver complete projects through the full project life cycle would be an advantage.
• Client and stakeholder relationship management.
• Project specific controls.
• Mentorship of junior engineers.

Must have a driver’s license and be willing to travel to sites in SA and Africa if required.

Start date: 1 April 2024 or sooner if possible.