Lead Transportation Engineer - Hybrid (Durban)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Transportation Engineer in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, to shape urban mobility through planning, design, and implementation of traffic systems and public transport networks.

You will lead a team of engineers, collaborate with municipal authorities and developers, and drive sustainable mobility initiatives across the region, with a hybrid work arrangement and strong community impact.

Qualifications

• Our candidate should hold a master's degree in transportation or civil engineering and be a registered Pr Eng.
• Strong track record in urban transportation planning and design.
• Experience leading teams and managing complex transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and implementation of road networks, public transport, and active transport.
• Develop models and conduct traffic impact assessments for development proposals.
• Formulate strategies to improve traffic flow, safety, and accessibility.
• Oversee junior engineers and technicians to ensure quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with urban planners and environmental consultants on development plans.
• Prepare technical reports and design documentation for clients and public consultations.

Skills

Leadership

Transportation planning

Traffic engineering

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Transportation/Civil Engineering

Pr Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

PTV Vissim

Synchro

Cube

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Transportation Engineer in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, to shape urban mobility through planning, design, and implementation of traffic systems and public transport networks.

You will lead a team of engineers, collaborate with municipal authorities and developers, and drive sustainable mobility initiatives across the region, with a hybrid work arrangement and strong community impact.