Civil Engineering Assistant

Synergy Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 167,400 - 223,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in civil engineering projects

Job summary

Synergy Recruitment in Pretoria is seeking a candidate to support the Company Director by assisting with drafting, documentation, and project coordination for infrastructure and water-related projects.

The ideal candidate should have a National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, and strong organizational skills. The position offers flexible working hours with potential for remote work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit technical drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Assist in compiling and formatting technical reports and documents.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and quantity estimates.
• Help track project timelines and milestones.
• Support communication with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong organizational skills

Good written and verbal communication in English

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

This role supports the Company Director by assisting with drafting, documentation and project coordination for infrastructure and water-related projects.

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

Work Conditions:

• 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.