Civil Site Engineer: Hands-On Infrastructure Lead (Soweto)

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a practical Civil Site Engineer to manage construction activities in Soweto, Gauteng. You will oversee site operations, ensure compliance with designs, quality, and safety standards, and coordinate with contractors on infrastructure projects.

The role offers hands-on site experience and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, including maintaining records, interpreting drawings, and ensuring method statement compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum 4 years of civil site supervision experience.
• C.Eng or M.Eng Tech registration with ECSA preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities for on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day construction activities on civil sites.
• Ensure work adheres to project plans, specs, and method statements.
• Monitor quality, safety and environmental compliance with corrective actions.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers and client reps for smooth execution.
• Maintain daily site records, progress logs and material records.
• Identify and resolve technical issues on site promptly.

Skills

Site supervision

Construction management

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or National Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

Placements24 seeks a practical Civil Site Engineer to manage construction activities in Soweto, Gauteng. You will oversee site operations, ensure compliance with designs, quality, and safety standards, and coordinate with contractors on infrastructure projects.

The role offers hands-on site experience and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, including maintaining records, interpreting drawings, and ensuring method statement compliance.