Principal Transportation Engineer

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Bonuses and equity participation

International travel opportunities

Company vehicle and fuel benefit

Leadership role in Northern Cape

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Principal Transportation Engineer to lead its Kimberley transportation planning and design division. You will mentor engineers, manage key client relationships, and drive technical excellence across projects in the Northern Cape.

Requirements include a Master’s in Transportation Engineering and Pr. Eng registration, with at least 12 years in transportation engineering and leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Transportation Engineering or related field.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Pr. Eng is essential.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in transportation engineering with leadership responsibility.
• Experience with traffic analysis software (VISSIM, SIDRA) and transport modeling.
• Deep understanding of road design standards and traffic engineering principles.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and implementation of complex transportation projects.
• Develop transportation models and conduct traffic impact assessments for new developments.
• Oversee road geometry, intersection design, and traffic management systems.
• Manage project teams, budgets, and client expectations for successful delivery.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Contribute to business development and proposal preparation for new projects.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Client management

Proposal writing

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Transportation Engineering

Pr. Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

VISSIM

SIDRA

Transport modeling platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and influential Principal Transportation Engineer to lead their transportation planning and design division in Kimberley . This senior position involves overseeing the development and execution of strategic transportation projects, including road network planning, traffic engineering, and public transport infrastructure. You will be responsible for mentoring a team of engineers, managing key client relationships, and driving technical excellence across all projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of transportation engineering principles, a proven track record of leadership, and a deep understanding of the specific transportation challenges and opportunities within the Northern Cape province, contributing to regional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of complex transportation infrastructure projects.
• Develop transportation models and conduct traffic impact assessments for new developments.
• Oversee the design of road geometry, intersection design, and traffic management systems.
• Manage project teams, budgets, and client expectations, ensuring successful project delivery.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Contribute to business development and proposal preparation efforts for new projects.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Transportation Engineering or a related field.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Pr. Eng is essential.
• A minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, with significant leadership responsibility.
• Expertise in traffic analysis software (e.g., VISSIM, SIDRA) and transport modeling platforms.
• In-depth understanding of road design standards and traffic engineering principles.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Performance-based bonuses and potential for equity participation.
• Opportunities for international travel and professional development.
• Company vehicle and fuel benefit.
• Key role in shaping the future transportation landscape of the Northern Cape .