Technical Back-End Lead – Java (Saas, Ml / Ai, Scale-Up)

IKUE; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Civil Engineers to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This role involves planning and designing road projects, utilizing advanced software like Civil3D, and contributing to innovative infrastructure solutions. Candidates will engage in technical coordination, feasibility studies, and project management, ensuring compliance with South African standards. The successful candidates will have opportunities for professional growth, including pathways to ECSA registration. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape the future of transportation in the region.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Performance Bonuses

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in road project design and planning.
• Proficiency in Civil3D and knowledge of South African design standards.
• Active registration with ECSA as a candidate engineer is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design road and stormwater projects, producing technical drawings.
• Conduct feasibility studies and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Manage technical outputs and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Civil3D

Geometric Design

Road Project Planning

Communication Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

BEng in Civil Engineering

BTech in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Reporting directly to the Lead Engineer: Geometric Design – Cape Town

Background

The job title of the successful incumbents will depend on skills, experience, and professional registration.

The incumbents will be based in either Cape Town or Bryanston.

Only candidates proficient in Civil3D should apply.

Skills & Experience Required

• BSc / BEng / BTech / BEng Tech in Civil Engineering.
• Active registration with ECSA as a candidate engineer / technologist, with a willingness to learn and eligibility to obtain professional registration within 1-2 years (non-senior).
• Professional registration as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng with ECSA (senior).
• Minimum 3-8 years’ postgraduate experience, specifically in planning and designing road projects (freeways, interchanges, arterials, collector roads, urban streets) with proficiency in Civil3D.
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of geometric design, workflows, and ability to generate roadworks designs and drawings using Civil3D.
• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite, MS Project, AutoCAD, Civil3D, and other relevant design software.
• Good knowledge of South African geometric design standards.
• Experience in the geometric design of complex road projects.
• Experience in designing stormwater and drainage infrastructure related to roads.
• Experience in technical coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; cooperative, collaborative, and supportive.
• Attention to detail; ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Deadline-driven with good time management skills; proactive, practical, and dedicated.
• Development of leadership skills (non-senior).
• Excellent leadership and management skills (senior).
• Valid South African driver’s license (minimum Code B) is advantageous.

Job Responsibilities

1. Member of the road planning and design team on designated projects.
2. Regular liaison and reporting to Lead Engineer: Geometric Design or other Responsible Persons, as per project requirements.
3. Research, compile relevant data, evaluate technical and financial aspects, including cost estimates and budget quotations for Civil Engineering proposals (non-senior will assist).
4. Plan and design road and stormwater projects, producing technical drawings, reports, and documents as directed.
5. Conduct Feasibility Studies, Preliminary, and Detailed Design for transportation projects (supervised for non-senior).
6. Review all drawings, designs, reports, and documents to ensure compliance with relevant guidelines and company quality standards.
7. Prepare tender documents, including specifications, contract conditions, and schedules of quantities (non-senior will assist).
8. Monitor and implement site construction work as required.
9. Perform site inspections, assessments, and construction monitoring activities in accordance with quality requirements.
10. Attend client and technical meetings; prepare minutes as needed.
11. Ensure progression towards ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer/Technologist within 1-2 years (non-senior).
12. Complete and submit monthly reports as per schedule (non-senior).
13. Manage technical outputs of direct reports (senior).
14. Management, supervision, mentoring, and coaching (senior).
15. Participate in professional organizations for marketing and networking.
16. Assist with marketing and business development initiatives (non-senior).
17. Ensure compliance with the company’s Quality Management System, Business Management System, and Project Management guidelines.
18. Research and prepare technical papers for publication or presentation at industry conferences.
19. Maintain ongoing professional development through training, courses, seminars, or outsourced specialist training, as agreed.