Junior Structural Engineer | Consulting Industry

RPO Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment in Durbanville, South Africa seeks a motivated Junior Structural Engineer to grow within a collaborative and technically driven team, working on diverse structural projects.

You will assist with design and analysis, prepare calculations and drawings, and coordinate with architects and drafting teams while ensuring compliance with South African standards. Mentorship and professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Requires a BEng in Civil Engineering with a structural focus.
• 4–7 years of structural engineering experience.
• Professional registration with Engineering Council of South Africa and a valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural design and analysis of building projects.
• Prepare calculations, reports, and design documentation.
• Produce and review structural drawings with drafting team.

Skills

4–7 years' structural experience

Registration with Engineering Council

Driver's licence

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Tools

AutoCAD

Prokon

Revit

Job description

Our client s seeking a Junior Structural Engineer to join its Durbanville office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer looking to further develop their career within a collaborative and technically driven environment, working on a variety of structural engineering projects.

The successful candidate will be involved in the design and delivery of structural engineering solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional developments while receiving ongoing technical mentorship and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the structural design and analysis of building projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, and design documentation.
• Produce and review structural drawings in collaboration with the drafting team.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to verify construction compliance.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant South African standards and engineering best practices.
• Support project delivery from concept design through to construction.
• Contribute to technical problem-solving and engineering solutions.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng in Civil Engineering (Structural).
• 4–7 years' structural engineering experience.
• Professional registration with Engineering Council of South Africa.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles and building design.

Software Requirements

• AutoCAD
• Prokon
• Revit

Training on company systems will be provided.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.