Senior Civil Technologist - Water & Sanitation Leadership

Executive Placements; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Engineer / Technologist in Johannesburg to lead innovative water and sanitation projects. The ideal candidate will have a BEng/BSc Eng/BTech in Civil Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in consulting. Responsibilities include managing project lifecycles, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring quality and safety compliance. Proficiency in relevant software is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in Water & Sanitation Engineering Consulting, including design and site‑based project work.
• Registration as Pr Eng or Pr Tech (ECSA) required.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare detailed engineering plans for water networks and sanitation systems.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle from feasibility studies to construction.
• Develop specifications, contracts, and technical documentation.
• Manage project budgets, monitor costs, and ensure quality assurance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, contractors, and authorities.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Civil Designer

HECRAS

EPANET

Model Maker

Surge Analysis Software

Stormwater Software

Microsoft Office

MS Projects

Project management

Budgeting

Cost control

Education

BEng / BSc Eng / BTech in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Engineer / Technologist in Johannesburg to lead innovative water and sanitation projects. The ideal candidate will have a BEng/BSc Eng/BTech in Civil Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in consulting. Responsibilities include managing project lifecycles, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring quality and safety compliance. Proficiency in relevant software is essential.