Transportation Engineer – Urban Mobility (Hybrid)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Hybrid work model

CPD/ study leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Transportation Engineer in Stellenbosch to lead planning, design, and implementation of efficient urban mobility solutions. You will work on public transport upgrades, road network optimization, and non-motorized transport infrastructure, collaborating with municipal authorities and developers.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in transportation engineering, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in VISSIM/SIDRA and GIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA as Pr. Eng. or Techni Eng. is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in transportation engineering and planning.
• Proven experience in traffic analysis, modeling, and road design.
• Familiarity with transportation planning software and GIS tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in public transport planning or non-motorized transport design is a significant advantage.
• Knowledge of urban planning principles and their relationship to transportation.
• Understanding of the unique transportation challenges and opportunities in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic impact assessments and feasibility studies for new developments.
• Develop traffic management plans and geometric designs for roads and intersections.
• Analyze traffic data using modeling software to predict flow and impacts.
• Design and plan public transport systems, including bus routes and terminals.
• Develop concepts for pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.
• Contribute to integrated transport plans and mobility strategies.
• Liaise with municipal authorities, developers and stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Ensure designs comply with SA traffic standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Professional registration with ECSA as Pr. Eng. or Techni Eng.

Tools

VISSIM

SIDRA INTERSECTION

GIS tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Transportation Engineer in Stellenbosch to lead planning, design, and implementation of efficient urban mobility solutions. You will work on public transport upgrades, road network optimization, and non-motorized transport infrastructure, collaborating with municipal authorities and developers.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in transportation engineering, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in VISSIM/SIDRA and GIS.