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Project Lead - Civil

City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, WC

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

85518

Published date:

21-10-2026

Summary

Job Title:

Project Lead - Civil

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a project leader to manage the full lifecycle of engineering engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery that is on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations. The role also provides day-to-day leadership support, bridging technical execution with strategic direction while helping the Director build team capability and foster a strong, collaborative culture.

Responsibilities:

Manage project execution from handover to closeout, ensuring scope, schedule and quality objectives are met.
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders across all project phases to ensure alignment and effective communication.
Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules (baseline and updates) and resource loading charts, reporting progress to Directors regularly.
Manage project budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts and invoicing milestones, and approve timesheets and expenses for the project team where applicable.
Produce and/or facilitate design reviews, ensuring technical input is integrated across disciplines and complies with relevant codes and regulations.
Act as technical lead/design authority, providing sign-off on engineering deliverables where required.
Conduct regular site inspections and technical site visits, and produce site reports as required.
Escalate risks and decisions in line with the RACI framework.
Assist in preparing tender documents, bills of quantities, project specifications, reports and meeting minutes.
Ensure proper documentation management and version control, and quality-assure compliance across all projects.
Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
Implement Quality Assurance (QA) in line with ISO project management protocols.
Maintain a structured file hierarchy and documentation flow for efficient access and traceability.
Support ISO practices and safe engineering standards, reinforcing compliance and operational excellence.
Review and approve technical drawings, specifications and calculation packs for compliance with South African codes and industry standards.
Maintain and evidence peer-review logs, QA checklists, and non-conformance and corrective action records.
Ensure an H&S file and environmental risk assessments are in place for each project.
Ensure deliverables satisfy contractual and statutory requirements.
Maintain proactive communication with clients and Directors, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the project.
Lead client technical meetings, design reviews and formal project milestones.
Prepare and present regular client reports and feedback, keeping stakeholders informed of progress, risks and outcomes.
Allocate and approve technical workloads, ensuring balanced distribution and efficient delivery.
Mentor and develop junior staff, contributing to team capability and succession planning.
Support staff development initiatives in line with the organisation’s development strategy and policy, including on-the-job coaching, technical training sessions and one-on-one development reviews.
Manage workforce planning, allocation and leave to ensure optimal resourcing and policy compliance.
Define and update job profiles, and participate in recruitment by conducting competency-based and technical interviews and providing input into appointment decisions.
Oversee performance management processes, including probation reviews and formal performance appraisals.
Identify training needs, succession candidates and development opportunities to build future capability.
Support employee relations by fostering a fair, consistent and constructive work environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s or B-Tech in Engineering (Civil)
Registered Professional Engineer or Technologist (Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng) with ECSA.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid Driver’s license.
Minimum 6 years of consulting engineering project delivery experience.
Experience in technical coordination and stakeholder management.
Strong communication and planning skills.
Familiarity with engineering design tools and project admin systems.

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Professional Structural Engineer

City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, WC

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

82210

Published date:

06-10-2026

Summary

Job Title:

Professional Structural Engineer

Responsibilities:

Plan, design and administer engineering and building projects from inception to completion.
Prepare engineering calculations and technical documentation.
Prepare project and technical specifications.
Work independently while also leading an internal project team of designers and draughtspersons.
Provide input into engineering, operating and capital cost estimates.
Assist with managing and quality-checking project deliverables.
Review and evaluate technical work prepared by junior and intermediate engineers.
Contribute to the ongoing professional development of unregistered technical staff.
Prepare tender documentation.
Prepare project reports, including:
- Project inception reports.
- Concept and viability reports.
- Design reports.
- Tender evaluation reports.
- Progress reports.
- Financial reports.
- Project close-out reports.
Conduct structural condition assessments and prepare detailed reports.
Manage the day-to-day contract administration and structural works for building and engineering projects.
Handle technical queries and facilitate effective resolutions.
Lead site and technical meetings, including preparing and recording meeting minutes.
Maintain regular communication with professionals, contractors and clients.
Assist with technical query and dispute resolution in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Assist with project safety and environmental matters during construction.
Perform general office and project-related administrative duties.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis on Structural Engineering.
Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.
Minimum 2 years’ verifiable post-registration experience in the planning, design and contract administration of building and engineering projects from inception to completion.
Strong background in the design of the following will be advantageous:
- Bulk water reservoirs.
- Water treatment works.
- Stormwater management infrastructure.
- Water-retaining structures.
- Reinforced concrete-framed structures.
- Steel-framed structures.
Experience managing design teams to complete tasks and deliver high-quality outputs, including design calculations, drawings, schedules and reports, within required timeframes and budgets.
Strong understanding of engineering design codes and technical standards.
Proficiency in MasterSeries or Prokon, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
Experience using Building Information Modelling (BIM) software, particularly Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).

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Electrical Engineer or Technologist

City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, WC

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

84393

Published date:

05-10-2026

Summary

Job Title:

Electrical Engineer or Technologist

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer or Technologist to join their Cape Town office, responsible for the investigation, design, and contract administration of electrical building services and engineering projects, including urban and rural reticulation, MV distribution, and the electrical elements of water and wastewater infrastructure. The role covers the full project lifecycle, from scoping and design through to construction oversight, contract administration as the Engineer's Representative, and reporting, requiring a B.Eng, B.Sc(Eng), or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, between 5 and 10 years' post-qualification experience, and ideally ECSA registration (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng), along with proven experience across building services, MV networks, and health, education, or public works projects.

Responsibilities:

Investigation and design
- Conduct scoping and condition assessments of electrical installations and report on the findings in detail.
- Plan and design electrical building services, and urban and rural reticulation and MV distribution projects.
- Design the electrical elements of engineering projects, such as water and wastewater infrastructure, including pump stations, rising mains and pipeline systems.
- Prepare tender documents.
Contract administration and construction
- Administer electrical engineering contracts for building services and engineering projects from inception to completion, and act as the Engineer’s Representative as defined in the contract.
- Provide construction oversight, monitoring progress to ensure that the works comply with the design and quality requirements and expedite the clarification of design-related issues.
- Review contractors’ Quality Control Plans and Construction Method Statements for compliance and quality.
- Measure electrical and electronic installations and prepare payment valuations.
- Address technical queries, resolve issues, and lead site and technical meetings, including preparing the minutes.
- Support safety and environmental compliance throughout the construction phase.
Reporting, communication and administration
- Compile and deliver reports at all project stages, including inception, concept and viability, design, tender evaluation, progress, financial status and close-out.
- Maintain regular communication with clients and all project professionals.
- Carry out the day-to-day administration of active projects, and general office administration as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

A B.Eng, B.Sc(Eng) or B.Tech (Engineering) degree in electrical engineering.
Between five (5) and ten (10) years’ post-qualification experience.
Preference will be given to applicants registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng) with at least two (2) years’ post-registration experience.
Unregistered applicants with at least six (6) years’ post-qualification experience will be considered, provided they will be eligible for ECSA registration within two (2) years.
Project experience
- Design and management of building services and engineering projects, including municipal building services projects covering electrical and electronic installations, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and fire detection systems.
- Proven experience in urban and rural reticulation and distribution projects, and in medium-voltage (MV) networks.
- A background in health, education and public works projects.
Software
- Proficiency in Relux lighting design software. Experience with DIALux is an advantage.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD. Experience with Revit MEP is an advantage.
- Familiarity with Building Information Modelling (BIM) software, particularly Autodesk Construction Cloud (now Forma) (ACC Docs, ACC Build and ACC Collaborate Pro), is an advantage.
General
- Own transport and a valid driver’s licence.

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Senior Professional Structural Engineer or Technologist

City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, WC

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

84360

Published date:

05-10-2026

Summary

Job Title:

Senior Professional Structural Engineer or Technologist

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a Senior Professional Structural Engineer/Technologist to oversee the planning, design and contract administration of structural engineering and building projects from inception through to completion. The role will provide technical leadership through managing design teams, reviewing and approving technical deliverables, mentoring junior professionals, managing resources and ensuring projects are delivered to the required quality, budget and timelines. The successful candidate will also be responsible for technical problem-solving, client engagement, project reporting, business development and contributing to the growth of the Structural Department.

Responsibilities:

Plan, design and manage contract administration for engineering and building projects from inception to completion.
Prepare engineering calculations, project specifications and technical specifications.
Work independently while leading internal teams of designers and draughtspersons.
Provide input into engineering, operating and capital cost estimates.
Manage and quality-check project deliverables.
Review and evaluate technical work prepared by junior and intermediate engineers.
Support the ongoing professional development of unregistered technical staff.
Prepare tender documentation and project reports, including inception, concept and viability, design, tender evaluation, progress, financial and close-out reports.
Conduct structural condition assessments and prepare detailed reports.
Manage day-to-day contract administration and structural works on building and engineering projects.
Handle technical queries and resolutions and lead site and technical meetings.
Maintain regular communication with professionals, clients and other project stakeholders.
Assist with technical queries and dispute resolution.
Assist with project safety and environmental matters during construction.
Manage resources within the Structural Department.
Plan and schedule workloads according to available resources.
Review and approve work completed by team members.
Mentor candidate engineers and technologists.
Contribute to business development within the Structural Department.
Complete general office and project-related administration.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis on Structural Engineering.
Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng).
Minimum 10 years’ verifiable post-registration experience in the planning, design and contract administration of building and engineering projects from inception to completion.
Strong structural design experience in bulk water reservoirs, water treatment works, stormwater management infrastructure, water-retaining structures, reinforced concrete framed structures and steel framed structures will be advantageous.
Proven experience managing design teams and delivering high-quality design calculations, drawings, schedules and reports within required timeframes and budgets.
Strong understanding of engineering design codes and technical standards.
Proficiency in Master Series or Prokon, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
Experience with BIM software, particularly ACC Docs, ACC Build, Revit and AutoCAD, will be advantageous.
Strong client-service orientation and ability to take ownership of projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Own vehicle.
Valid driver’s licence.

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Planner

Cape Town

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

84261

Published date:

02-10-2026

Field Mechanic

South Africa (Various areas)

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

83831

Published date:

22-09-2026

Summary

Job Title:

Field mechanic

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking an experienced Field Diesel Mechanic to join our plant maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the inspection, preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of heavy construction and earthmoving equipment operating across company projects.

Responsibilities:

Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults on construction and earthmoving equipment
Perform breakdown repairs and return equipment to service safely and efficiently
Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance and servicing in accordance with manufacturer and company requirements
Inspect equipment and identify defects or potential failures before breakdowns occur
Repair and replace engines, hydraulic components, drivetrain components, electrical systems and associated equipment where required
Use OEM technical manuals, diagnostic information and schematics during fault finding
Complete job cards, inspection reports and maintenance records accurately
Identify required parts and communicate repair requirements to supervisors and relevant site personnel
Plan repair and maintenance activities around site production requirements
Comply with H&I safety procedures, risk assessments and applicable Occupational Health and Safety requirements
Maintain tools and work areas in a safe and serviceable condition
Provide practical guidance and on-the-job training to apprentices and junior personnel

Qualifications & experience:

Red Seal Qualification (Diesel Mechanic)
Minimum of 5 years’ post red seal experience maintaining and repairing heavy construction/earthmoving equipment
Valid code B drivers’ licence
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English language)
Experience working on a range of heavy earthmoving equipment such as excavators, wheel loaders, graders, articulated dump trucks and other construction plants would be advantageous.
Experience working on a range of surfacing plants such as pavers, milling machines, recyclers and chip spreaders

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Bid Tender Administrator

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

73283

Published date:

21-04-2026

Summary

Job Title:
Bid Tender Administrator

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a Johannesburg-based Bid Tender Administrator to join their team.

The organisation operates as a diversified investment and project development group across multiple industries, with a growing footprint across Africa. It is active in sectors such as energy, engineering, consulting, property, and mining, delivering large-scale, turnkey projects to both public and private sector clients. The group is driven by a strong focus on innovation, infrastructure development, and long-term value creation within high-growth industries.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate the completion of tender documentation by liaising with various internal stakeholders
Prepare and compile written tender proposals where required
Review tender documents, including contractual terms and conditions, to identify key requirements
Ensure all documentation is accurate, up to date, correctly signed (where required), and submitted on time
Identify required certificates and specific submission criteria to ensure full compliance with procurement processes
Compile and format all supporting documentation in line with purchaser requirements
Manage timelines to ensure timely and compliant tender submissions, assisting with final submission where needed
Conduct win/loss analyses to identify trends, insights, and best practices for improving bid success rates
Source pricing, evaluate supplier proposals, and support negotiation processes

Qualifications and Skills:

Completed National Senior Certificate (non-negotiable)
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in administration, tender, or bid roles
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, prioritise effectively, work independently, and perform under pressure
Strong computer literacy
Good working knowledge of Google Suite products
Strong written communication skills

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