Civil Engineer / Engineering Technologist

Kamo Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking a qualified Civil Engineer or Technologist to lead civil infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, registered with ECSA, and a minimum of 4 years in civil infrastructure design and implementation. Responsibilities include conducting feasibility studies, overseeing technical planning, and ensuring compliance with standards. This role offers opportunities for significant leadership and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Active ECSA registration as Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech.Eng is compulsory.
• Minimum of 4 years in design and implementation of civil infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, design, procurement, and contract administration.
• Assist in technical planning and oversight, reviewing work of engineers.
• Prepare technical documentation, including drawings and specifications.

Skills

Government procurement processes

Supply chain management

Contract administration

Technical proposal writing

Site troubleshooting

Education

Tech / B.Eng. in Civil Engineering

Eng / B.Sc Hons in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Prokon

Job description

SUMMARY

The company is seeking an experienced and professionally registered Civil Engineer or Civil Engineering Technologist to join the Civil and Structures team. The role involves leading or supporting the design, planning, execution, and supervision of civil infrastructure projects in support of company’s operations and strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will be technically strong, solutions-oriented, collaborative, and experienced in both office-based and on-site project phases

POSITION INFO : JOB DESCRIPTION

• Conduct feasibility studies, design, procurement, contract administration, supervision, monitoring, and implementation of civil infrastructure projects.
• Assist in technical planning and oversight, reviewing work of engineers, technologists, technicians, and graduates.
• Provide specialist civil engineering input and ensure the development of appropriate design solutions.
• Take ownership of project components, integrating multidisciplinary inputs, and supervising small teams where required.
• Prepare technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, BOQs, tender documentation, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes, standards, and quality assurance systems.
• Apply and manage contracts using NEC4, and FIDIC formats.
• Provide guidance for operational support and maintenance initiatives, including troubleshooting of infrastructure challenges.
• Demonstrate effective leadership, planning, organisation, and mentoring capability.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualification

• Tech / B.Eng. in Civil Engineering with 6+ years experience
• Eng / B.Sc Hons in Civil Engineering with 4+ years experience
• Active ECSA registration as Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech.Eng (Compulsory)
• Valid SA Driver’s Licence (Code B)

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years in the design and implementation of civil infrastructure (roads, buildings, water and sanitation).
• Minimum of 2 years in site supervision or construction monitoring, preferably as Engineer’s Representative.

Experience in

• Project management and reporting
• Planning, design reviews, feasibility studies
• Compilation of procurement documentation (tenders, specifications, drawings, BOQs)
• Contract administration and stakeholder liaison
• Technical proposal writing and document preparation
• Operational support and site troubleshooting

Knowledge and Skills

• Government procurement processes and supply chain management
• Application of NEC4, GCC and FIDIC standard forms of contract
• ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
• National and international standards (e.g., SANS 1200, COTO)
• Work methods, designs, and technical processes within civil infrastructure disciplines
• Design software :
• AutoCAD Civil 3D (essential)
• Prokon or similar structural software (advantageous)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Adobe, Google Drive, and related platforms