Transportation Planning Civil Engineer - Stellenbosch Impact

Placements24; Stellenbosch; 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 Civil Engineering Consultant specializing in Transportation Planning to join our Stellenbosch office in the Western Cape. You will develop innovative transportation solutions, conduct traffic studies, and contribute to policy development for urban and regional contexts.

The role requires a deep understanding of transportation engineering, strong modeling skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA is highly desirable.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering.
• Experience with traffic modeling software such as PTV Vissim, TransCAD or Cube.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities related to traffic engineering.
• Excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of South African transportation planning standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic impact assessments and network analyses.
• Develop transportation models and demand forecasts.
• Plan and design transportation infrastructure including roads and intersections.
• Contribute to master planning and land-use integration studies.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals and presentations for clients.
• Liaise with municipal authorities, developers and other consultants.
• Advise on transportation policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Mentor junior transportation engineers and planners.
• Stay updated on emerging transportation technologies and sustainable mobility strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field

Tools

PTV Vissim

TransCAD

Cube

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Civil Engineering Consultant specializing in Transportation Planning to join our Stellenbosch office in the Western Cape. You will develop innovative transportation solutions, conduct traffic studies, and contribute to policy development for urban and regional contexts.

The role requires a deep understanding of transportation engineering, strong modeling skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff within a collaborative team environment.