Senior Municipal Engineer - Water, Sanitation & Roads Leader

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Municipal Engineer to join our client in Soweto, Gauteng. You will oversee planning, design and supervision of municipal infrastructure including water, sanitation, stormwater and roads, advising on development strategies for public services.

The role requires a strong technical background in municipal engineering, robust project management, and familiarity with South Africa's procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) with ECSA.
• Minimum 8 years of municipal engineering and project management experience.
• Experience in water, sanitation, and road infrastructure.
• Familiarity with SA procurement processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MS Project.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of municipal projects (water, wastewater, roads).
• Conduct feasibility, needs and condition assessments.
• Prepare detailed designs, specs and tender documents.
• Manage budgets, schedules and resources.
• Liaise with municipal officials, stakeholders and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with bylaws, standards and regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff.
• Oversee construction supervision and QA.
• Support asset management planning and maintenance strategies.

Skills

Municipal engineering

Project management

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Project

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Municipal Engineer to join our client in Soweto, Gauteng. You will oversee planning, design and supervision of municipal infrastructure including water, sanitation, stormwater and roads, advising on development strategies for public services.

The role requires a strong technical background in municipal engineering, robust project management, and familiarity with South Africa's procurement processes.