Junior Civil Engineer — On‑Site Training & Mentorship

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship by experienced engineers

PPE provided

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown is seeking a Junior Civil Engineer to join the construction supervision team. The role targets recent graduates or engineers with 1–3 years of experience to gain hands-on site exposure on Eastern Cape projects.

You will support senior engineers, review drawings, and help maintain safety and quality standards while developing foundational on-site engineering skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 1–3 years of civil engineering experience, with some site exposure.
• Basic understanding of construction methods and materials.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Eagerness to learn and develop on-site skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for site interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in supervising civil engineering construction sites.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections and prepare daily/weekly site progress reports.
• Assist in managing site documentation, including safety records and material approvals.
• Support the coordination between site teams, contractors, and the design office.
• Learn and apply best practices in construction management and site safety.

Skills

Site supervision

Communication

Reading drawings

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown is seeking a Junior Civil Engineer to join the construction supervision team. The role targets recent graduates or engineers with 1–3 years of experience to gain hands-on site exposure on Eastern Cape projects.

You will support senior engineers, review drawings, and help maintain safety and quality standards while developing foundational on-site engineering skills.