Senior Civil Engineer - Water & Wastewater Projects, Bloemfontein

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual performance bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead critical water and wastewater projects across the region. You will direct design teams, manage budgets, and ensure delivery of safe, sustainable infrastructure.

The role requires extensive hydraulic design experience, Pro. Eng registration with ECSA, and strong client communication to drive project success and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Pr. Eng registration with ECSA is required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in water and wastewater infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of water and wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, and associated infrastructure.
• Conduct hydraulic modeling and analysis for distribution systems and sewer networks.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Manage project execution including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Oversee construction supervision and ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Hydraulic design

EPANET

WaterGEMS

CAD

Project management

Leadership/mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Hydraulic modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead critical water and wastewater projects across the region. You will direct design teams, manage budgets, and ensure delivery of safe, sustainable infrastructure.

The role requires extensive hydraulic design experience, Pro. Eng registration with ECSA, and strong client communication to drive project success and environmental stewardship.