Civil Engineering Assistant

Synergy Recruitment; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a candidate for a civil engineering position based in Pretoria. The successful individual will draft technical drawings, assist in documentation, and support project coordination. Applicants should have a National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or be final-year students and be proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office. This role offers flexible working hours, a contract-based compensation structure, and valuable hands-on experience in civil engineering projects.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in civil engineering projects

Potential for remote work

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or final year student).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit technical drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar software.
• Create diagrams, layouts and site plans for project documentation.
• Assist in compiling and formatting technical reports and documents.
• Ensure clear record-keeping and version control of all project files.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and quantity estimates.
• Help track project timelines, milestones and deliverables.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Good written and verbal communication skills in English

Ability to work independently

Time management

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

Drafting Support

• Produce and edit technical drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar software.
• Create diagrams, layouts and site plans for project documentation.

Documentation Assistance

• Assist in compiling and formatting technical reports and documents.
• Ensure clear record‑keeping and version control of all project files.

Technical Input

• Perform basic engineering calculations and quantity estimates.
• Review and adhere to relevant municipal standards and client specifications.

Project Coordination

• Help track project timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Support communication with clients, suppliers and other stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or final year student).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).}
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Additional Information

• Flexible working hours with potential for remote work.
• Contract‑based compensation.
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in civil engineering projects.
• Employment will be implemented in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.