Transportation Engineer - Eastern Cape Projects

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Transportation Engineer for our Port Elizabeth team to plan, design, and oversee road, highway, and public transit projects across the Eastern Cape. You will collaborate with local authorities and stakeholders to improve mobility, safety, and network resilience in urban and regional contexts.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with a Transportation focus, professional registration with ECSA preferred, and at least six years of relevant experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus on Transportation Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA is preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in transportation planning and design.
• Proficiency in transportation planning and modeling software (e.g., PTV Vissim, TransCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, road design standards, and safety management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and manage transportation infrastructure projects, including road networks and intersections.
• Conduct traffic studies, demand forecasting, and capacity analyses.
• Prepare detailed design reports, drawings, and specifications for transportation systems.
• Ensure adherence to national and international transportation engineering standards and best practices.
• Liaise with government agencies, contractors, and community groups to address project needs.
• Evaluate existing transportation systems and recommend improvements for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Traffic engineering principles

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PTV Vissim

TransCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented Transportation Engineer to join their team in Port Elizabeth , focusing on enhancing the region's transportation network. This role is key to planning, designing, and implementing efficient and safe transport infrastructure, including roads, highways, and public transit systems. You will work closely with local authorities and project stakeholders to deliver solutions that improve mobility and connectivity across the Eastern Cape. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to urban development and gain valuable experience in a vital engineering field.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and manage transportation infrastructure projects, including road networks and intersections.
• Conduct traffic studies, demand forecasting, and capacity analyses.
• Prepare detailed design reports, drawings, and specifications for transportation systems.
• Ensure adherence to national and international transportation engineering standards and best practices.
• Liaise with government agencies, contractors, and community groups to address project needs.
• Evaluate existing transportation systems and recommend improvements for safety and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus on Transportation Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA is preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in transportation planning and design.
• Proficiency in transportation planning and modeling software (e.g., PTV Vissim, TransCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, road design standards, and safety management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on impactful transportation projects in the Eastern Cape.
• Exposure to diverse projects ranging from urban roads to highway upgrades.
• Professional development opportunities and support for further education.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.