403 Civil Engineering jobs in South Africa

Design and execution of civil works for renewable energy projects

Develop comprehensive engineering reports and detailed designs

Ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards

Work closely with environmental consultants, structural engineers, project managers, and contractors

Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies

Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance

Manage project timelines, schedules, and resources

Regularly evaluate project performance and implement strategies for continuous improvement

Use Civil 3D for accurate and efficient modeling and project execution

Skills & Experience :

Bachelors degree in civil engineering (B.Eng / BSc) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised and accredited institution

Minimum 7 to 10 years of proven experience in civil engineering, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy projects, particularly solar and wind

Professional registration with ECSA is preferred (or eligibility for registration will be an advantage)

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

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Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup is an independent, multi-disciplinary firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today’s built environment. Together, we help our clients solve their most complex challenges—turning exciting ideas into tangible realities as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world.

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup is shaping a better world and how you could be part of it!

The Opportunity

Our South Africa team is seeking a strategic, experienced Water Infrastructure Lead to join our dynamic team working on innovative and exciting water infrastructure projects in Africa and globally across Arup. This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a team in a high-priority growth area for Arup, with strong backing from global and regional leadership.

The suitable candidate will have deep experience in technical areas such as pipelines, pump stations, water treatment, and wastewater treatment, with a proven track record of cultivating long-term client relationships, securing impactful work, and delivering projects successfully. Key responsibilities include:

1. Building and maintaining client relationships with water utilities, public agencies, and private entities. Identifying and pursuing high-impact opportunities aligned with Arup’s strategy.
2. Leading proposals and major pursuits, ensuring alignment with team capability and vision.
3. Coordinating with discipline leads, project managers, and other business leaders to shape integrated delivery teams. Leading, managing, and developing teams, providing mentorship and coaching.
4. Leading projects to ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes meeting client and Arup expectations; identifying strategic hires and developing internal talent.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective—where individuality is encouraged to thrive. Our strength comes from respecting, sharing, and connecting diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning—for Arup, your career, our members, and the communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• A relevant tertiary qualification (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, etc.) and professional registration with ECSA.
• Extensive experience in delivering water projects such as pipelines, pump stations, water/wastewater treatment plants, and water reuse, with a track record of client-facing business development in the water sector.
• Established market connections with clients and partner organizations, with the ability to win work related to water supply, water resource management, and wastewater.
• Proven leadership in the water sector, with the ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams.

What we offer you:

At Arup, we care about each member’s success so we can grow together. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom and personal responsibility to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit sharing is a key part of our rewards, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We offer an environment that provides the freedom to design with purpose, focus on your skills to deliver quality work, and opportunities to learn and share knowledge openly. You will have the chance to utilize your technical expertise to improve the lives of vulnerable communities through Arup's community engagement programs.

You will have access to numerous learning opportunities and ongoing training through Arup University and other programs.

Beyond a competitive guaranteed annual salary, our core benefits include medical aid, hospital gap cover, provident fund for retirement savings, life insurance, and income protection in case of disability. These benefits are part of your guaranteed annual package.

Hire Resolve’s client in the Renewable Engineering industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Principal Geotechnical Engineer in Pretoria

Responsibilities :

• Partner with an established, leading team of geotechnical engineers and Engineering Geologists.
• Provide a mix of technical delivery, project management, with significant focus on problem solving, analysis and design.
• Liaise with other design disciplines to develop and maintain design coordination.
• Responsible for winning work for the broader geotechnical team, as well as building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Periodic travel to projects in South Africa, Rest of Africa and the Middle East will be necessary.
• Ability to apply new knowledge, deliver and devise new approaches in industry in solving complex ground problems.
• Ensure timely delivery of Geotechnical deliverables of projects, within scope and budget.
• Establish a clear understanding of the project goals and stakeholder expectations, specifically, managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations.
• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.
• Resolve project level issues independently.
• Mentor junior Geotechnical and Geology resources.
• Motivate the project team towards the determined objectives, by generating enthusiasm for the project, and by maintaining a continued personal interest in achieving set targets.

Requirements :

• BEng or BSc degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (. or equivalent).
• A post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering will highly beneficial.
• A minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience in Geotechnical Engineering within the Transport discipline.
• Extensive understanding of soil and rock mechanics is essential.
• Solid experience in the design of foundations for buildings and structures, slope stabilisation and ground improvement, earthworks and retention structures.
• Experience in foundation and pile design, settlement, earth pressure, slope stability, and bearing capacity etc. would be highly beneficial.
• Skills and experience in geotechnical analysis and design.
• Solid knowledge of design standards.
• Skills in geotechnical analysis including the application of the latest analysis methods and software.
• Communication and report writing skills are required, along with the ability to work with clients to develop new and existing business opportunities.

Benefits :

• Salary : Negotiable

Geotechnical Engineer • Pretoria, South Africa

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

SGS South Africa, Matrocast Division, is seeking to fill a key role in its Civil Engineering Sites Laboratories in the Western Cape Region. The role includes assisting the Supervisor/Laboratory Manager with all tasks, both on site and in the laboratory. Responsibilities include equipment cleaning, preparation of materials such as soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, and aggregate for testing, including bench calculations. The Senior Materials Tester will ensure the laboratory remains clean and will execute work instructions from technicians, supervisors, or authorized personnel.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to command respect. They should possess energy and passion to maintain good staff relationships and have a track record of delivering performance against strategic objectives, ensuring quality and testing methods are followed, and reporting deviations promptly.

• Supervise and/or perform testing for all tests within their competence, strictly following prescribed methods.
• Ensure the site or workshop is cleaned after tasks, removing all consumables used.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Report deviations, irregularities, and non-conformances orally.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the site supervisor, laboratory manager, or regional manager.
• Conduct field and laboratory work, including sampling, calculations, and testing accurately.
• Complete timesheets daily with accuracy.
• Maintain discipline within the assigned department.

• Grade 12
• Recognition of Prior Learning or equivalent experience and skills.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Competent with SANS and THM 1 test methods.

• Experience in sampling and preparation is advantageous.
• Administrative experience is advantageous.
• Experience with fieldwork such as density testing, sampling, concrete cube handling, DCP, Ring and Ball tests, Sand Patch, on-site viscosity tests, asphalt and bitumen sampling.
• Qualified to perform tests across all laboratory divisions including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, and aggregate.
• Ability to perform related calculations.
• Ability to oversee laboratory quality control activities.
• Physically capable of handling samples and working in the field.

Requisition #

ENG-L6.135

Job title

Senior Civil Engineer/Technologist | Bulk Water Conveyance

Category

Contract type

Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ high performing talent with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

About the role:

We are looking for a Professionally Registered Civil Engineer or Technologist with experience in civil engineering projects with an emphasis on bulk water conveyance (bulk water pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, and associated infrastructure) to join our industry-leading Water team in Tshwane.

Role Responsibilities

Project Management of bulk water conveyance related projects.

Perform complex engineering designs, calculations, and analysis of bulk water pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, and associated infrastructure across the full lifecycle of the project, i.e., planning, design and implementation which includes construction and completion.

Conduct hydraulic modeling and simulations using industry accepted tools such EPANET, InfoWater, or WaterGEMS.

Co-ordinate and integrate the design with other engineering disciplines (i.e., structural, fire, mechanical and electrical), development of 3D models, technical drawings and details, technical specifications and associated quantities.

Produce other key deliverables on projects such as technical and project related reports, specifications and procurement documentation.

Administration of construction contracts as Contracts EngineerEmployer’s Agent Representative Principal Agent including associated site supervision and administrative responsibilities, and dealing with construction queries.

Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and across multiple geographies in Africa and internationally.

Ensure that all work complies with Zutari’s quality control procedures and ensuring that required quality standards are maintained.

BEng/BSc/BTech or equivalent in Civil Engineering.

A post-graduate qualification will be advantageous.

Registered as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA or evidence of submission (proof of submission required).

A minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience on civil engineering projects, with an emphasis on bulk conveyance. Experience should entail working on projects across their full lifecycle, i.e., planning through to the end of construction.

Proficient in MS Office Suite products. Knowledge in MS Projects will be advantageous.

Project Management and construction related experience in civil engineering projects.

Construction related experience in bulk conveyance projects will be an advantage.

Sound knowledge and expertise in GCC and FIDIC general conditions of contract. Knowledge of other construction contracts in the field of engineering will be advantageous.

Sound knowledge or expertise in 3D engineering design software applicable to the envisaged role (especially Autodesk suite) will be an advantage.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

Department: Community Infrastructure

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. George, UT

Reporting To: Chris Hansen

Compensation: $140,000 - $185,000 / year

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Professional Engineer for Site Development, you will be responsible for a variety of projects, taking ownership from start to finish.

• Development of project work plans and scopes of work
• Provide project oversight and schedule monitoring
• Prepare fee proposals and track and manage project budgets and invoicing
• Prepare roadway, grading, drainage, water, and sewer plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Produce project deliverables including technical memoranda, design plans and specifications, and technical reports
• Administer quality assurance for project deliverables
• Prepare supporting calculations, construction specifications, and permitting in various jurisdictions
• Prepare construction cost models and engineer opinion of probable cost for projects through various stages of development including due diligence to final construction document submittal for bidding
• Manage and design development and redevelopment projects for private clients
• Partner with other Horrocks practice leaders to assist on multi-disciplinary project pursuits
• Maintain effective communications with clients and project teams
• Technical Reporting and Presentations
• Construction Observation and Coordination with Construction Contractors
• Ensure that the staff resources are deployed in a productive and profitable manner
• Conduct regular meetings to ensure that project needs are balanced with staff availability

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in civil engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or ability to obtain PE within one year
• 10-15 years of progressive experience with an emphasis in civil design including drainage, utility, roadway, and development design
• A self-directed practitioner with strong project management and project delivery skills
• Ability to supervise staff, bid projects, and develop project execution plans and technical deliverables
• Outstanding client and personnel skills and the ability to persuasively communicate at all levels
• Technical expert with outstanding team building, writing, proposal development, cost estimating, and program execution skills
• Must be able to work effectively as a team leader in a group environment and maintain positive relationships with team members and clients
• Organized and detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, StormCAD, WaterCAD, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and Urban Drainage and Flood Control software
• Experience with drainage and utility reports
• Experience working with both private and municipal clients
• Strong industry relationships and an understanding of municipal, state, and federal criteria
• Significant experience and understanding of local, regional, state, and federal policies, programs, and procedures

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

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Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering

• Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment

The unitalentza website was launched out of necessity. It is a direct off-shoot of Academic Partners , the pre-eminent talent accessing and assessing service company within the South African Higher Education sector. A company that started 44 years ago in the commercial sector, but which in the last 26 years, has focused almost exclusively in the HE sector. Having founded the company, Jimmy Wayland took retirement in May 2022, but as a swansong objective, he undertook to develop Unitalentza website to uphold the same values, levels of confidentiality, trust and reliability as the founding company. Anything less and Jimmy would like to hear about it.

Unitalentza is a small devoted team of professionals who pledge to keep all registered candidate information secure and confidential and at a level which the registered candidate has the exclusive right to choose.

In his quest to achieve the best website possible, Jimmy is ready to receive comments and/or suggestions, negative or positive, on his personal email:

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering

Ref. ING05/173/0725

A vacancy will become available in a strong teaching and research team in structural engineering, in an environment with a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students. This appointment is aimed at supporting this research area and to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the areas of structural engineering.

The Department is seeking a candidate with extensive industry experience in leading the design and construction of large civil structures.

Duties:

• Teaching and developing undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the areas of structural engineering.
• Conducting research in the area of structural engineering.
• Supervision of postgraduate students in structural engineering.
• Support and research fund generation in the structural engineering research group.
• Contributing to academic and departmental administration.

Requirements:

• An applicable BEng or BScEng degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent, recognised by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) for registration as Professional Engineer.
• A doctorate degree in a relevant engineering field, or an MEng/MScEng degree combined with at leasteight years’ directly relevant industry experience.
• A background in structural engineering, with extensive, proven industry experience leading the design and construction of large structures.
• Evidence of research experience demonstrated by scholarly publications and/or postgraduate supervision.
• An excellent academic study record in civil engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Recommendations:

• Registration as a professional engineer with ECSA.
• Previous tertiary teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• An extensive network of collaborators from industry.
• A high level of independence and self-motivation.
• The ability or experience to function in a multidisciplinary environment.

Commencement of duties:

01 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

15 August 2025

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof NPJ de Koker on , or at

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg), or at

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the EE Plan of the University.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

About Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.

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Requisition #

SC-L6.5

Job title

Category

Sciences

Contract type

Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

Cape Town - Century City, WC ZA (Primary)

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with more than 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Overview

The Zutari Ground Engineering Team is looking to appoint an Engineering Geologist with the knowledge and experience in detailed technical analysis of the ground conditions to join our established, industry leading team in Tshwane or Cape Town. This position will provide the successful incumbent with a broad range of project opportunities both locally and internationally. The Zutari Ground Engineering Team offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of projects ranging from Energy, Transport, Water, Built Environment, and Resources projects. This provides a good opportunity for developing a career across a broad spectrum of ground engineering solutions. The Engineering Geologist will join a strong cohort of Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists working closely together in developing solutions.

This role offers a great opportunity to further develop a professional career with a multi-disciplinary international engineering consultancy. We are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, promotes teamwork, and encourages sustainability with attractive remuneration packages.

As an engineering geologist, you will be responsible for geological input in projects and ensure these projects are delivered to the client’s requirements, complying with quality standards, and within the agreed programme and budget.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide a mix of technical delivery and project management but with a significant focus on problem-solving, analysis, and design.
• Liaise with other design disciplines to develop and maintain design coordination.
• Responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to apply new knowledge and deliver and devise new approaches in industry in solving complex ground problems.
• Safety is our priority, the candidate must always adhere to all applicable health and safety standards and practices, on-site and in the office.
• Demonstrate some understanding and importance of compiling safety files before site investigations.
• Travel will be necessary from time to time to projects located in South Africa, other countries in Africa, and the Middle East, as well as other countries.

Qualifications Requirements

• BSc (Hons) degree in Engineering Geology, or equivalent.
• Registration as a Professional Scientist (Pr Sci Nat or equivalent) with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), or proof the process is underway.
• A post-graduate qualification will be advantageous.
• Membership with the South African Institute for Engineering and Environmental Geologists (SAIEG) will be advantageous.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years industry experience.
• Communication and report writing skills are required, along with the ability to work with clients to develop new and existing business opportunities.
• Good knowledge and experience record in delivering geological/geotechnical projects using applicable standards and principles.
• Experience in the application of relevant geological and geotechnical software packages (such as gINT, Leapfrog, Rockscience software, GIS, etc).
• Experience in geotechnical investigations including data gathering, site characterisation, formulating ground models, sampling, analysis of ground conditions and laboratory results, and report writing.
• Skill and experience in geological/geotechnical analysis and providing inputs into design.
• Demonstrate experience of working across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrate commercial and project financial awareness, including the preparation of proposals and bid submissions.
• Experience in managing small projects will be advantageous.
• The ability to provide mentoring and technical guidance for younger graduate engineering geologists would be a recommendation.
• Proactive communication skills to work with colleagues and other design teams.
• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with all levels of staff and clients.

Software Competency Requirements

• GiNT (Openground will be advantageous)
• Rockscience software (Dips, RocFall, RocTopple, RocPlane, Swedge etc.)
• Leapfrog (Advantageous)
• MS Office Suite

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.