Infrastructure Project Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Infrastructure Project Engineer for its Mahikeng, North West office. The role focuses on managing water, sanitation, and road projects with a hybrid work model, requiring strong project management and stakeholder coordination.

You will oversee design development, ensure timely delivery, and liaise with municipal authorities to meet regulatory standards and client expectations. This position demands at least 6 years in municipal infrastructure and professional registration

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering (or related) required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project engineering, with focus on municipal/public infrastructure.
• Strong project management skills (planning, scheduling, budgeting).
• Good understanding of water, sanitation, and road design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of infrastructure projects from planning to handover.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and municipal authorities.
• Oversee design development for water, sanitation, and road projects.
• Ensure projects are on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and mitigate issues.
• Review and approve project drawings, specs, and reports.
• Liaise with clients to meet requirements and manage expectations.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress and quality.
• Prepare status reports and presentations for management and clients.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Civil engineering design

Education

BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic engineering consultancy focused on municipal and public infrastructure, is seeking an Infrastructure Project Engineer for their **Mahikeng, North West** office. This role is key to managing and executing a variety of infrastructure projects, including water reticulation, sanitation systems, and roadworks. You will be responsible for project planning, design oversight, stakeholder coordination, and ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management skills, a solid understanding of municipal infrastructure design principles, and excellent communication abilities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of essential services within **Mahikeng** and the **North West** province, offering a **Hybrid** work model for flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects, from planning and design to construction and handover.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external consultants, and municipal authorities.
• Oversee the design development for water, sanitation, and road infrastructure projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Review and approve project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and to manage expectations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards, regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor construction progress and quality.
• Prepare project status reports and presentations for management and clients.

Requirements

• BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project engineering, with a focus on municipal or public infrastructure.
• Proven project management experience, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Strong understanding of the design and construction of water, sanitation, and road systems.
• Familiarity with municipal engineering standards and South African regulations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a **Hybrid** environment, balancing remote work with essential site or office presence.
• Proficiency in project management software is desirable.
• Professional registration with ECSA (or eligibility) will be an advantage.
• Must be able to operate effectively from the **Mahikeng** office and conduct site visits within the **North West** province.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid, and provident fund benefits. This role provides significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a company committed to improving public infrastructure. The **Hybrid** work model supports a healthy work-life balance. You will play a vital role in shaping the future infrastructure of **Mahikeng** and the **North West** region, working on impactful and meaningful projects.