Civil Engineer - Transportation Infrastructure

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive compensation

Health and retirement benefits

Advanced training opportunities

Impactful infrastructure projects

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a seasoned Civil Engineer to lead design, planning and supervision of road networks in Polokwane. This hybrid role balances on-site project involvement with remote work flexibility and stakeholder liaison to enhance regional mobility.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in transportation engineering, Pr Eng status or eligibility, and strong proficiency in Vissim, Sidra, and CAD, with solid project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in transportation engineering and road design.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA or eligibility.
• Proficiency in traffic modeling software (Vissim, Sidra) and CAD packages.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles and road design standards.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop road networks, intersections, highways, and related transportation infrastructure.
• Conduct traffic studies, capacity analyses, and transportation planning.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Oversee construction activities, ensuring quality and adherence to project plans.
• Liaise with government agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
• Perform site assessments and feasibility studies for proposed transportation projects.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Project management

Communication

Road design standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Vissim

Sidra

CAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Civil Engineer with a strong background in transportation infrastructure to join their team in Polokwane. This hybrid position allows for a dynamic work environment, balancing on-site project involvement with remote work flexibility. You will be responsible for the design, planning, and supervision of road networks, intersections, and related transportation systems, playing a crucial role in improving regional connectivity and mobility. Ideal for an engineer passionate about urban development and sustainable transport solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop road networks, intersections, highways, and related transportation infrastructure.
• Conduct traffic studies, capacity analyses, and transportation planning.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Oversee construction activities, ensuring quality and adherence to project plans.
• Liaise with government agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
• Perform site assessments and feasibility studies for proposed transportation projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in transportation engineering and road design.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA or eligibility.
• Proficiency in traffic modeling software (e.g., Vissim, Sidra) and CAD packages.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles and road design standards.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement promoting flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional growth.
• Work on key infrastructure projects that impact the community.