Senior Civil Engineer — Municipal Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund provision

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in the Western Cape invites a Senior Civil Engineer to lead design and management of municipal infrastructure projects in Paarl and surrounding areas. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote task flexibility and travel within the region.

You will oversee feasibility studies, design development, tender documentation, and construction supervision, while mentoring junior engineers and liaising with municipal authorities to ensure SANS compliance and high-quality

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering required.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA essential.
• 8+ years post-graduate civil experience, municipal focus.
• Experience leading complex infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in Civil 3D, WaterCAD, SewerGEMS.
• Strong knowledge of SA municipal standards and client management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and management of municipal infrastructure projects.
• Oversee feasibility studies, design development, tender docs and construction supervision.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers.
• Liaise with municipal authorities, clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure designs comply with SANS standards and environmental regulations.
• Prepare detailed drawings, specifications and reports.
• Occasional site visits within the Western Cape.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Team mentoring

Time management

Willingness to travel

Education

BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

WaterCAD

SewerGEMS

Job description

Placements24 in the Western Cape invites a Senior Civil Engineer to lead design and management of municipal infrastructure projects in Paarl and surrounding areas. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote task flexibility and travel within the region.

You will oversee feasibility studies, design development, tender documentation, and construction supervision, while mentoring junior engineers and liaising with municipal authorities to ensure SANS compliance and high-quality