Senior Roads and Highway Engineer – Hilton, KZN (Ref PMB0101)

JG Afrika (Pty) Ltd; uMgeni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

JG Afrika (Pty) Ltd in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced Senior Roads and Highway Engineer to lead design and delivery of roads projects from inception to completion.

The ideal candidate is professionally registered (Pr Eng, ECSA), has 15+ years in roads/highways, and can mentor graduates while engaging clients and stakeholders to ensure quality outcomes in a consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ post-graduate experience in roads/highways.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Proven roads/highways geometric and drainage design experience.
• Experience in contract documentation and engineering reports.
• Experience in project management and technical leadership.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage roads and highways projects from inception to completion.
• Undertake geometric and drainage design for roads/highways.
• Prepare engineering designs using AutoCAD and Civil Designer/Civil 3D.
• Develop contract documentation and technical specifications.
• Manage project deliverables, budgets, schedules and resources.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight on projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals and correspondence.
• Conduct field investigations, site inspections and supervision.
• Administer and manage contracts per project requirements.
• Develop innovative and practical engineering solutions for clients.
• Mentor and develop graduate and junior engineers and technicians.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, authorities and stakeholders.
• Travel within South Africa and potentially elsewhere in Africa as required.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Technical design

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Client focus

Problem solving

Education

BSc Eng or BEng Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional registration with ECSA as Pr Eng

Master’s Degree in Engineering advantageous

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil Designer/Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Roads and Highway Engineer – Hilton, KZN (Ref PMB0101)

JG Afrika is seeking to appoint an experienced and professionally registered Roads and Highway Engineer to join our Pietermaritzburg office. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, design, management, and delivery of roads and highways projects, with a strong focus on geometric and drainage engineering.

This role is suited to a technically strong professional with extensive consulting engineering experience, a passion for innovative engineering solutions, and the ability to lead projects while mentoring and developing junior staff. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions and maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage roads and highways engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Undertake geometric and drainage design for roads and highways projects.
• Prepare engineering designs using AutoCAD and Civil Designer/Civil 3D software.
• Develop contract documentation and technical specifications.
• Manage project deliverables, budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight on projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, correspondence, and other project documentation.
• Conduct field investigations, site inspections, and site supervision activities as required.
• Administer and manage contracts in accordance with project requirements.
• Develop innovative and practical engineering solutions to meet client needs.
• Manage project tasks and provide technical guidance to project team members.
• Mentor and develop graduate and junior engineers and technicians.
• Liaise effectively with clients, contractors, authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Travel within South Africa and potentially elsewhere in Africa as required.

Qualifications:

• BSc Eng or BEng Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng).
• A Master’s Degree in Engineering will be advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years’ relevant post-graduate experience in roads and highways engineering.
• Extensive experience within a consulting engineering environment.
• Proven experience in roads and highways geometric and drainage design.
• Experience in the preparation of contract documentation and engineering reports.
• Experience in project management and technical leadership.
• Experience in mentoring and developing junior technical staff.
• Experience conducting site inspections and construction supervision.
• Working knowledge of contract administration principles and procedures.

Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil Designer/Civil 3D.
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities.
• Advanced technical design and engineering analysis skills.
• Technical report writing and proposal preparation skills.
• Sound contract documentation and contract administration knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and MS Project.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Technical Excellence:

• Technical Excellence: Demonstrates advanced expertise in roads and highways engineering design.
• Leadership: Effectively leads projects and provides guidance to technical teams.
• Innovation: Develops practical and innovative engineering solutions to complex challenges.
• Mentorship: Actively supports the growth and development of junior staff.
• Planning and Organisation: Manages workload, resources, and deadlines effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Produces accurate and high-quality technical work.
• Professional Integrity: Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Client Focus: Builds and maintains positive client relationships while delivering quality service.
• Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing project requirements and environments.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively across disciplines and contributes positively to team objectives.