Senior Materials Technician

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm seeks a Senior Materials Technician with extensive experience in asphalt road construction, particularly within airport environments. Candidates should hold ECSA registration and possess a strong track record of managing projects in high-risk situations. Join a high-profile project with national impact and enjoy a competitive salary in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

High-profile Project

Technical Leadership Focus

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-registration experience.
• 8-35 years overall experience in consulting engineering.
• Experience on at least 3 asphalt road construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of major infrastructure projects as Resident Engineer or Materials Services lead.
• Operate within high-risk environments and manage work during restricted timeframes.

Skills

Project Management

Materials Testing

Asphalt Road Construction

Risk Management

Education

ECSA professional registration

Job description

Are you a professionally registered ECSA Technician or Technologist with deep roots in materials testing and oversight on major infrastructure projects?Hire Resolve is representing a well-established consulting engineering client seeking a Senior Materials Technician with hands-on experience in asphalt road construction, particularly in live, operational airport environments.

Minimum Requirements:

• ECSA professional registration (Technician or Technologist)
  
  
• 3+ years post-registration experience
  
  
• 8–35 years overall experience in consulting engineering
  
  
• Proven experience on at least 3 asphalt road construction projects, where you served specifically in the role of Resident Engineer (RE) or Materials Services lead
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to operate within high-risk, regulated environments (e.g., airside at operational airports)
  
  
• Experience managing work during restricted timeframes (e.g., night shifts)
  
  

Key Advantage:Projects involving live airport operations demand precision, accountability, and a solid track record of delivering high-quality work under pressure. Your proven expertise in such challenging environments sets you apart.

Why Apply?

• Join a high-profile project with real national impact
  
  
• Enjoy a competitive salary package – commensurate with experience
  
  
• Be part of a team that values technical leadership and risk-conscious execution
  
  

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