Transportation Engineer: Design, Traffic & Projects Lead

Placements24; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership on major projects

Stable office-based role

Modern office facilities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Transportation Engineer to join our Welkom-based team. You will contribute to the planning, design, and implementation of transportation infrastructure projects that improve traffic flow, safety, and accessibility for the region.

The role is office-based and emphasizes collaboration with local authorities, utilities, and construction teams to deliver high-impact transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a transportation focus.
• Minimum 5 years of professional transportation engineering experience.
• Professional registration (Pr. Eng or Pr. Tech Eng) with ECSA preferred.
• Proficiency in traffic analysis software: VISSIM, SIDRA, or Synchro.
• Knowledge of geometric design principles and highway capacity analysis.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design transportation systems including roads, highways, and intersections.
• Conduct traffic studies, capacity analyses, and safety assessments.
• Prepare design plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Coordinate with authorities, utilities, and construction teams for delivery.
• Use traffic modeling software to simulate and optimize networks.
• Ensure designs comply with national and provincial standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Tools

VISSIM

SIDRA

Synchro

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Transportation Engineer to join our Welkom-based team. You will contribute to the planning, design, and implementation of transportation infrastructure projects that improve traffic flow, safety, and accessibility for the region.

The role is office-based and emphasizes collaboration with local authorities, utilities, and construction teams to deliver high-impact transportation solutions.