Civil Engineering Technologist - Roads and Pavements

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid & pension fund

Professional development

Team-building activities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Civil Engineering Technologist to join our Pretoria team. The role focuses on design, supervision, and quality control of road and pavement projects in an office-based setting.

The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma or B-Tech in Civil Engineering Technology, 4+ years of road/pavement experience, and be registered or eligible for ECSA Technologist registration. CAD and pavement design software proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or B-Tech in Civil Engineering Technology required.
• At least 4 years of relevant road and pavement design/construction experience.
• Registered or eligible for registration with ECSA as Technologist.
• Proficient in CAD software and familiar with pavement design software.
• Knowledge of materials science and road construction methods.
• Strong organizational and site supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design drawings, specifications, and schedules for road and pavement projects.
• Conduct material testing and quality control on construction sites.
• Assist in planning and supervision of road construction activities.
• Perform site investigations and surveys for new road developments and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with transportation engineering standards and specifications.
• Prepare technical reports on project progress and findings.

Skills

Site supervision

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

National Diploma or B-Tech in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD software

Pavement design software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Civil Engineering Technologist with expertise in roads and pavements to join their established team in Pretoria. In this office-based role, you will be integral to the design, supervision, and quality control of road construction and rehabilitation projects. This position is suited for a detail-oriented technologist eager to apply their practical knowledge and contribute to the development of key transportation infrastructure within a professional and experienced engineering firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare design drawings, specifications, and schedules for road and pavement projects.
• Conduct material testing and quality control on construction sites.
• Assist in the planning and supervision of road construction activities.
• Perform site investigations and surveys for new road developments and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with relevant transportation engineering standards and specifications.
• Prepare technical reports on project progress and findings.

Requirements

• National Diploma or B-Tech in Civil Engineering Technology.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in road and pavement design and construction .
• Registered or eligible for registration with ECSA as a Technologist.
• Proficiency in CAD software and basic understanding of pavement design software.
• Knowledge of materials science and construction methods for roads.
• Strong organizational and site supervision skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work on significant transportation projects.
• Exposure to diverse construction methodologies.
• Contribution to medical aid and pension fund.
• Regular team-building activities and professional development support.