Civil Engineering Technician | Consulting Industry

RPO Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician for a respected consulting engineering firm in Cape Town. The role involves drafting, civil design, and project coordination across municipal and private developments.

You will contribute to planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure projects, working with multidisciplinary teams to provide compliant solutions. A Diploma in Civil Engineering and 3–5 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• 3–5 years' experience in civil engineering design and drafting.
• Experience on municipal infrastructure and land development projects.
• Valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings and technical documentation for civil projects.
• Design roads, drainage, water reticulation, and earthworks.
• Produce surface layouts for roads, parking, and development sites.
• Conduct site investigations and technical assessments.
• Compile reports and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Civil drafting

Project coordination

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Civil Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

SIDRA

CAD Drafting Software

Technical Reporting Tools

Job description

A respected consulting engineering firm is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join its growing team in Cape Town. This opportunity is ideal for a technically driven professional with experience in civil infrastructure design, drafting, and project coordination across municipal and private sector developments.

The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of a variety of infrastructure projects, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to produce high-quality, compliant engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings and technical documentation for civil infrastructure projects.
• Design roads, stormwater systems, water reticulation, sewer networks, and bulk earthworks.
• Produce surface layout drawings for roads, parking areas, and development sites.
• Complete stormwater runoff calculations and drainage designs.
• Prepare access layouts and road rehabilitation designs.
• Perform cut-and-fill calculations and develop earthworks models.
• Assist with traffic engineering designs, including road signage, markings, intersections, and traffic signal layouts.
• Conduct site investigations, inspections, and technical assessments.
• Compile engineering reports and technical documentation.
• Liaise with engineers, architects, planners, contractors, and municipal authorities.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and municipal requirements.
• Support project delivery from concept through construction.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in civil engineering design and drafting.
• Experience working on municipal infrastructure and land development projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering standards and design principles.
• Valid driver's licence.

Technical Skills

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• SIDRA
• CAD Drafting Software
• Technical Reporting Tools

Knowledge & Experience

• Roads and Transport Infrastructure
• Stormwater Design
• Water Reticulation
• Sewer Networks
• Bulk Earthworks
• Site Development
• Traffic Engineering
• Municipal Infrastructure
• Technical Reporting
• Site Investigations
• Construction Verification

Salary: negotiable.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.