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Head of Civil Engineering Department at Takora

Takora

  • Undisclosed
  • Permanent Senior position
  • Johannesburg
  • Posted 26 May 2026 by Takora
  • Expires in 34 days
  • Job 2639689 - Ref HCED01
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About the position

Applicants must have the following requirements:

Must have a Bachelor of Engineering Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.
Must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.
Must have 8+ years of relevant civil engineering experience, including leadership or departmental management experience.
Must have demonstrated experience in business development and client relationship management.
Must be technically strong, with the ability to understand first-principle calculations, execute designs, and pay close attention to detail when reviewing drawings.
Must have experience compiling and populating Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
Must have excellent technical knowledge and design capability across core civil engineering disciplines.
Must have strong proposal, tender, and technical report writing skills.
Must have sound financial acumen, including project budgeting, profitability management, and resource allocation.
Must have experience and proficiency in relevant design software, including Civil 3D, AutoCAD, stormwater modelling tools, and project management software.
Must be able to develop and manage project schedules, understand the interconnectivity of project activities, and maintain timelines effectively.
Must have a valid driver's license.

If you don't hear back from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

  • BOQs
  • Autocad
  • Civil 3D
  • Stormwater Modelling Tools
  • Project Management Software
  • Proposal Skills
  • Tender Skills
  • Report Writing Skills

Desired Work Experience:

  • More than 10 years

Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:

  • Degree
  • Engineering Council of South Africa

About The Employer:

Head of Civil Engineering Department

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Takora

About the agency

TAKORA is regarded as one of the leading HR, Talent Acquisition recruitment & staffing agencies in South Africa, we have assisted companies of all sizes find and retain highly qualified candidates in Engineering, Construction, ICT, Accounting and Finance, Risk and Compliance, Information Technology, Marketing, sales, and call Centre, legal, HR and Administration. Is it possible to create something like the below. With a wide network of local and international talent to choose from, our expert recruitment team can help you to effectively source entry-level positions through to senior management roles on a temporary, contract or permanent basis.

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