Senior Civil Engineer — Infrastructure Lead (On-Site)

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer for on-site design, planning, and supervision of infrastructure projects including roads, water supply, and sanitation.

With 8+ years of civil infrastructure experience, you will lead design teams, manage projects from planning to construction, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with SANS, environmental regulations, and municipal standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• ECSA Pr.Eng registration required.
• Minimum 8 years in civil engineering with focus on infrastructure.
• Experience in road design, water reticulation and sewer systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or Civil Designer.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of civil infrastructure projects (roads, earthworks, stormwater, water/wastewater).
• Prepare detailed designs, drawings, specs and tender documents.
• Conduct site investigations, surveys and feasibility studies.
• Ensure compliance with SANS codes, environmental regs and municipal standards.
• Manage timelines, budgets and resources from planning to construction.
• Oversee construction activities, ensuring QC, safety and adherence to specs.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, stakeholders and contractors.
• Review and approve construction plans and shop drawings.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and site staff.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during project execution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

On-site supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

ECSA Pr.Eng registration

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Civil Designer

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer for on-site design, planning, and supervision of infrastructure projects including roads, water supply, and sanitation.

With 8+ years of civil infrastructure experience, you will lead design teams, manage projects from planning to construction, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with SANS, environmental regulations, and municipal standards.