Junior Site Engineer - Civil Construction, Paarl

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training and mentorship

Career advancement opportunities

Mentorship from experienced site teams

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking a Junior Site Engineer for site-based work in and around Paarl, Western Cape. This role targets recent graduates or early-career civil engineers to gain hands-on supervision experience alongside senior site managers and engineers.

You will assist in construction activities, ensure work aligns with drawings, perform quality checks, and help maintain safety and documentation on site. Residency in Paarl or daily commuting is expected.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering (required).
• ECSA Candidate Engineer registration is highly desirable.
• Foundational understanding of construction methods and site operations.
• Familiarity with surveying techniques and CAD software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day management and supervision of construction activities on site.
• Ensure work follows design drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Perform quality checks on materials and workmanship; report deviations.
• Assist in measurement of work completed for payment purposes.
• Maintain site records: daily diaries, progress reports, safety checklists.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers for timely resources.
• Implement and monitor site safety procedures.
• Identify site issues and assist in developing solutions with senior staff.
• Learn contract administration and site documentation.

Skills

Site supervision

Quality control

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering

BSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is actively seeking a Junior Site Engineer for site-based work in and around Paarl, Western Cape. This role targets recent graduates or early-career civil engineers to gain hands-on supervision experience alongside senior site managers and engineers.

You will assist in construction activities, ensure work aligns with drawings, perform quality checks, and help maintain safety and documentation on site. Residency in Paarl or daily commuting is expected.