Hybrid Transportation Civil Engineer – Western Cape

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Professional growth opportunities

Impactful projects in Western Cape

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead transportation projects in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role combines office and site work to deliver safe, sustainable transport networks, coordinating with multiple disciplines and liaising with clients throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering, is Pr. Eng. eligible, and has 6+ years in road design and traffic studies, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, VISSIM or SIDRA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Pr. Eng. or eligibility for such.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in transportation engineering.
• Proven experience in road and highway design, intersection design, and traffic engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and traffic simulation software (VISSIM, SIDRA).
• Strong understanding of pavement design principles and materials.
• Experience with construction supervision and contract administration is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design geometric alignments for roads, highways, and intersections.
• Develop intersection designs, including roundabouts, traffic signals, and channelization.
• Prepare drainage design for road infrastructure, including culverts and stormwater systems.
• Conduct traffic impact studies and develop traffic management plans.
• Specify pavement design and materials based on traffic loads and environmental conditions.
• Prepare technical reports, design drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines (structural, geotechnical, environmental) as required.
• Provide construction supervision and support for transportation projects.
• Ensure designs comply with national standards (e.g., CSIR standards, relevant SANS codes) and client requirements.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in project management activities, including scope, schedule, and budget monitoring.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Geometric design

Pavement design

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

VISSIM

SIDRA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead transportation projects in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role combines office and site work to deliver safe, sustainable transport networks, coordinating with multiple disciplines and liaising with clients throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering, is Pr. Eng. eligible, and has 6+ years in road design and traffic studies, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, VISSIM or SIDRA.