Urban Infrastructure Civil Engineer – Soweto Impact

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proficient Civil Engineer to join our urban development team in Soweto. You will lead design and implementation of roads, stormwater, water supply, and sanitation projects, ensuring compliance with SANS and municipal standards.

You will prepare drawings and specifications, liaise with authorities, and support construction through inspections. The ideal candidate has a minimum 4 years in urban infrastructure design and proficiency in AutoCAD or Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in designing urban infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Designing and detailing of road infrastructure including geometric design, pavement design and surfacing.
• Designing of stormwater management systems including drainage channels, culverts and detention facilities.
• Designing of water reticulation and sanitation systems ensuring quality and pressure requirements.
• Preparing engineering drawings, calculations and specifications for municipal infrastructure projects.
• Liaising with municipal authorities, service providers and stakeholders.
• Assisting with site investigations and feasibility studies.
• Providing technical support during construction including site inspections and responding to queries.
• Ensuring designs comply with SANS and municipal requirements.
• Utilizing AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar software.

Skills

Civil design

Municipal infrastructure standards

Analytical problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proficient Civil Engineer to join our urban development team in Soweto. You will lead design and implementation of roads, stormwater, water supply, and sanitation projects, ensuring compliance with SANS and municipal standards.

You will prepare drawings and specifications, liaise with authorities, and support construction through inspections. The ideal candidate has a minimum 4 years in urban infrastructure design and proficiency in AutoCAD or Civil 3D.