Traffic Engineer: Transport Modelling & Project Lead

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) Cape Town is seeking a Traffic Engineer to lead planning, analysis, and reporting on transport projects within a dynamic Roads & Highway group. The role involves integrated transport planning, transport modelling, and delivering technical outputs for multi-disciplinary teams in tight timelines.

The incumbent will mentor junior engineers, contribute to bid documents, and liaise with clients on complex projects across national and international scopes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• Higher degree in Traffic Engineering and/or Transport Planning preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Engineer: 3-6 years of experience in Transportation Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Complete technical duties including integrated transport planning, transport modelling, traffic analysis, road safety, and technical reporting.
• Check the technical analyses and reports of others.
• Contribute to local and international high-profile projects with tight timelines.
• Prepare and compile national and international multi-disciplinary bid documents.
• Manage meetings, present technical work, and liaise with clients.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor of Engineering degree

Higher degree in Traffic Engineering/Transport Planning

Tools

Visum

Vissim

Emme

Aimsun

Sidra

HCS

Job description

SMEC (an SJ Group company) Cape Town is seeking a Traffic Engineer to lead planning, analysis, and reporting on transport projects within a dynamic Roads & Highway group. The role involves integrated transport planning, transport modelling, and delivering technical outputs for multi-disciplinary teams in tight timelines.

The incumbent will mentor junior engineers, contribute to bid documents, and liaise with clients on complex projects across national and international scopes.