Civil Engineer - Transportation Planning & Design

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo seeks a Civil Engineer to contribute to Transportation Planning and Design. The role blends office design work with site visits to collect data and oversee projects.

You will work on traffic studies, road network analysis, and detailed designs for roads and public transport, collaborating with urban planners and other engineers. Travel within Limpopo is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
• Pr Eng or EIT registration with ECSA.
• Minimum of 5 years in transportation planning and road design.
• Proficiency in traffic analysis software and CAD packages.
• Knowledge of SA road design standards and NBR.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic impact assessments and network capacity analyses.
• Develop conceptual and detailed designs for roads, intersections, and public transport facilities.
• Prepare traffic management plans for construction phases.
• Utilize planning software (PTV Vissim, Cube, AutoCAD Civil 3D) for analysis and design.
• Ensure designs comply with national and provincial standards and policies.
• Collaborate with urban planners, structural engineers, and environmental specialists.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and client presentations.
• Liaise with municipal authorities and road agencies for approvals.
• Undertake site investigations and data collection as required.
• Assist in tender documents and construction supervision activities.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Pr Eng / EIT registration

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

PTV Vissim

Cube

Job description

About the Role Our client is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer to contribute to their Transportation Planning and Design division in Polokwane , Limpopo. This role is crucial in developing functional, safe, and sustainable transportation networks for the region. You will be involved in traffic studies, road network analysis, feasibility assessments, and the detailed design of roads, intersections, and public transport infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, road design standards, and the ability to utilize relevant planning and design software. This hybrid role requires a balance of office-based work for collaborative design and analysis, and site visits for data collection and project oversight. You will work on projects that are vital for regional development and economic growth within Limpopo . Join a reputable firm committed to shaping the future of mobility and infrastructure in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct traffic impact assessments, origin-destination studies, and network capacity analyses. Develop conceptual and detailed designs for roads, highways, intersections, and public transport facilities. Prepare traffic management plans for construction phases. Utilize transportation planning and modeling software (e.g., PTV Vissim, Cube, AutoCAD Civil 3D) for analysis and design. Ensure designs comply with national and provincial transportation standards and policies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including urban planners, structural engineers, and environmental specialists. Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations for clients and stakeholders. Liaise with municipal authorities and road agencies to facilitate project approvals. Undertake site investigations and data collection as required. Assist in the preparation of tender documents and support construction supervision activities.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering. Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) registration with ECSA. Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation planning and road design. Proficiency in traffic analysis software and CAD packages (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D). Understanding of geometric road design principles and traffic control devices. Knowledge of South African road design standards and NBR. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Willingness to travel to project sites within Limpopo as needed.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund. This hybrid role provides a flexible work arrangement. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse and impactful transportation projects that contribute significantly to the development of the Limpopo province. Our client is committed to professional growth, providing access to training, workshops, and opportunities to expand your expertise in transportation engineering. Join a supportive team environment with a strong focus on technical excellence and client satisfaction.