About the position
A well-established engineering consulting firm with a strong presence in infrastructure, municipal, and building development projects, is currently seeking a Civil Technician to join their Civil Engineering Department in Cape Town.
Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and monitor project plans, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful project delivery.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams to align project objectives and deliverables.
- Prepare and maintain site records, progress reports, cost tracking documentation, and project updates.
- Supervise on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, and safety regulations.
- Conduct condition assessments and provide technical input on repairs, upgrades, maintenance, and new infrastructure works.
- Oversee bulk earthworks, sewage pipe laying, structural brickwork, concrete works, and related civil engineering activities.
- Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures and construction standards.
- Conduct material testing and ensure contractor compliance with project specifications.
- Issue site instructions and support contract administration processes.
- Calculate quantities, manage procurement requirements, and ensure efficient resource utilization.
- Monitor project risks and implement corrective actions where required.
- Support the delivery of projects across municipal infrastructure, housing developments, building maintenance, landfill sites, heritage site refurbishments, and infrastructure upgrade projects.
Requirements- National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- B.Tech or [URL Removed] in Project Management will be advantageous.
- ECSA Candidate Engineering Technician registration, or eligibility for registration, preferred.
- 5–6 years of relevant civil engineering and project management experience.
- Experience working on both public and private sector projects.
- Strong understanding of JBCC and NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
- Proven site-based civil or building project experience.
- Experience with housing developments, municipal infrastructure, building maintenance, landfill sites, and refurbishment projects.
- Proficiency in surveying, construction supervision, quality control, and contract administration.
- Knowledge of construction safety standards and environmental compliance requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent report writing, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Familiarity with ECSA/SACPCMP Stage 1–6 deliverables.
- Competency in utilizing AI tools for documentation and productivity enhancement.
Benefits
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- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today on LinkedIn, or contact Lisa [Email Address Removed].com
- We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
Desired Skills:
- Civil Technician
- Civil Technician
- Civil Technician
