Senior Transportation Engineer - Hybrid, Lead Road & Transit

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a seasoned Senior Transportation Engineer to join their client’s team in Klerksdorp, North West. The role focuses on planning, designing, and implementing efficient transportation infrastructure, including roads, highways, intersections, and public transit systems.

You will lead challenging projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with urban planners and government agencies to improve mobility and regional connectivity.

Qualifications

• BEng or BTech in Civil Engineering with Transportation specialization.
• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer.
• 9+ years of experience in transportation planning and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and analysis of transportation infrastructure projects (roads, interchanges, traffic systems).
• Conduct traffic studies, demand forecasting, and network analysis with specialized software.
• Prepare design reports, layouts, and construction specifications.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Project leadership

Education

BEng or BTech in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Tools

VISSIM

SIDRA INTERSECTION

PTV VISUM

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a seasoned Senior Transportation Engineer to join their client’s team in Klerksdorp, North West. The role focuses on planning, designing, and implementing efficient transportation infrastructure, including roads, highways, intersections, and public transit systems.

You will lead challenging projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with urban planners and government agencies to improve mobility and regional connectivity.