Senior Structural Engineer – Building Design & Growth

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Structural Engineer in Nelspruit to lead building design and structural analysis across Mpumalanga. You will deliver design development, calculations, and drawings while ensuring compliance with SANS and local regulations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of building-focused experience, registered or eligible for ECSA, and proficiency in ETABS, SAP2000 or Prokon. You will collaborate with architects and contractors and travel for site inspections as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with structural specialization.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in structural design for buildings and projects.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr. Eng.) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Develop detailed structural drawings, calculations, and specifications using industry software.
• Ensure compliance with South African National Standards (SANS) and building regulations.
• Collaborate with architects, developers and other engineering disciplines on design integration.
• Conduct site visits to inspect structural works during construction phases.
• Review shop drawings and respond to contractor queries; maintain project documentation.

Skills

Structural analysis

Building design

Project collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural specialization

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

Prokon

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Structural Engineer in Nelspruit to lead building design and structural analysis across Mpumalanga. You will deliver design development, calculations, and drawings while ensuring compliance with SANS and local regulations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of building-focused experience, registered or eligible for ECSA, and proficiency in ETABS, SAP2000 or Prokon. You will collaborate with architects and contractors and travel for site inspections as needed.