Junior Civil Engineer (Roads) at KNIGHT PIESOLD PTY LTD

About the position

Our Transport division within Knight Piésold is expanding and currently looking for a Junior Civil Engineer to join the team in our Cape Town office.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc Eng (Civil) or B Eng (Civil)
• 1-year relevant experience will be advantageous.
• The ideal candidate must have a basic knowledge of AutoCAD and should be flexible to take up occasional site positions as and when the opportunities are presented.
• Valid driving license
• Willing to travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist in the design aspects of engineering, and be involved in calculations, analysis and have the knowledge to work on the civil design systems.
• To assist the senior staff accurately and efficiently in the respective division in the compilation and timeous submission of tenders and proposals.
• Shadow senior engineers on a site or to be assigned as ARE for basic site inspection or supervision.
• Attend meetings with client about tender and project progress.

Closing date : 20 March 2024

We will get in touch with shortlisted candidates due to the expected volume of applications.

Desired Skills:

• Effective Communication
• Team-player
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Attention to Detail

About The Employer:

Knight Piésold is an employee-owned global consulting firm that provides specialized services to the mining, power, water resources, infrastructure, and oil and gas industries. We are engineers, environmental scientists, geoscientists, and technologists who focus on creating value at every stage of a project.

Established in South Africa in 1921, we have developed into one of the most successful multi-disciplined civil engineering consultancies and have expanded our reach into a global network of over 750 professionals, based in offices in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia.

Our employee value proposition:
When recruiting talented professionals, we want to ensure that we align to your personal values and career aspirations through our employer brand. We offer you:



- A 102-year-old global company which speaks to the values we have upheld for over a century and our hunger for continued success
- A hands-on leadership team with a strong vision and a big focus on execution
- A team of about 220 people - large enough to beat our competition yet small enough to know each other's names
- Team members in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, eSwatini, DRC, Madagascar and Lesotho
- Sponsorship for suitable candidates residing outside of the countries we operate in, and we welcome international applications
- Continuing professional development through training and development and conference opportunities
- Merit-based promotional structure
- Fully paid bursaries for postgraduate studies
- Opportunities to learn and lead on engineering projects in Africa and internationally
- Access to and mentorship from technical industry experts
- Latest use of technology and software programmes
- Interesting and challenging project work to align with your career aspirations
- Mentorship and coaching at every stage of your career
- A hybrid working model in most operating countries, which supports flexibility and autonomy
- Attractive remuneration packages aligned to experience and the industry
- A high-performance work culture - high effort leads to high reward
- A highly lucrative performance bonus system
- A fun and meaningful rewards and recognition system to suit your lifestyle
- A hands-on approach to corporate wellness focussing on employee wellbeing and mental health
- Healthy brunches and lunches coupled with sports and socials so you can work hard and play hard
- Annual leave coupled with an annual shutdown period in December to fully recharge
- Modern and professional, fully equipped offices that allow for quiet time or teamwork.