Senior Structural Engineer – Commercial Buildings (Paarl)

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Provident fund

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer in Paarl, Western Cape, to lead structural design for commercial buildings and multi-storey projects. You will ensure safety, govern design integrity, and collaborate with architects and construction teams on complex structures.

The role requires Pr Eng registration, 7+ years of post-graduate experience, and strong proficiency in ETABS/SAP2000 with SA building codes knowledge. Western Cape project exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural specialization.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• A minimum of 7 years of post-graduate experience in structural design, with a focus on commercial projects.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAP2000, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of concrete, steel, timber, and masonry design.
• Excellent understanding of SA building codes and practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze the structural framework of buildings and other construction projects.
• Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and calculations for concrete, steel, masonry structures.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and consultants through design and construction phases.
• Conduct site inspections to verify structural installations and address issues.
• Ensure designs comply with NBR-like SA standards and local regulations.
• Perform structural assessments and forensic investigations.
• Stay updated on new materials and design methods relevant to the Western Cape.

Skills

Pr Eng registration (ECSA)

7+ years post-grad exp

ETABS proficiency

SAP2000 proficiency

Concrete/steel/timber/masonry design

South Africa building codes knowledge

Education

BEng or BSc in Structural/Civil Eng

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer in Paarl, Western Cape, to lead structural design for commercial buildings and multi-storey projects. You will ensure safety, govern design integrity, and collaborate with architects and construction teams on complex structures.

The role requires Pr Eng registration, 7+ years of post-graduate experience, and strong proficiency in ETABS/SAP2000 with SA building codes knowledge. Western Cape project exposure is preferred.