10 Transportation Engineering jobs in South Africa

Apply for GIBB's Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme for young South Africans

DEADLINE: 30 September 2025
This opportunity is open to all South African young people. Disabled youth are also welcome to apply ( Please mention your disability when you apply).

YES Learner Programme –  Water and Integrated Infrastructure  ( WIIG) & Transport

GIBB Group of Companies

GIBB is a leading multidisciplinary engineering firm with a strong presence across Africa. We are committed to transformation, empowerment, and skills development, and proudly support the YES Programme , which creates opportunities for young South Africans.

We are offering YES learner placements in our WIIG  and Transport  delivery unit. This is a chance to contribute to impactful projects and grow within a dynamic engineering environment.

Core Purpose

The YES (Youth Employment Service) Programme is a business-led collaboration with government. YES seeks to reduce youth unemployment across private and public sectors. The aim is to enable more youth to develop new skills, gain meaningful workplace experience and earn a salary, which will in turn significantly improve their chances of finding long-term employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics, Science and English
• BTech/BEng in Mechanical Engineering

• You are a South African Citizen (must be born in South Africa)
• You are aged between 18 to 35
• You are unemployed and available to be employed on a 12 month Fixed Term contract
• You are not a previous YES beneficiary
• Must be PC Literate

• Must be CAD literate, preferably Autocad or similar

• You have the aspiration to learn new skills related to your relevant field
• You are a responsible and honest person

Additional Information

Only Applications with the following attachments will be considered:

• Updated CV
• Copies of Qualification/s and Academic Record
• ID Copy

Applicants will go through a recruitment process, and if successful, will be placed at our Johannesburg Office.

We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for the YES Programme. 

Apply for GIBB's Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme for young South Africans

DEADLINE: 30 September 2025
This opportunity is open to all South African young people. Disabled youth are also welcome to apply ( Please mention your disability when you apply).

YES Learner Programme –  Water and Integrated Infrastructure  ( WIIG) & Transport

GIBB Group of Companies

GIBB is a leading multidisciplinary engineering firm with a strong presence across Africa. We are committed to transformation, empowerment, and skills development, and proudly support the YES Programme , which creates opportunities for young South Africans.

We are offering YES learner placements in our WIIG  and Transport  delivery unit. This is a chance to contribute to impactful projects and grow within a dynamic engineering environment.

Core Purpose

The YES (Youth Employment Service) Programme is a business-led collaboration with government. YES seeks to reduce youth unemployment across private and public sectors. The aim is to enable more youth to develop new skills, gain meaningful workplace experience and earn a salary, which will in turn significantly improve their chances of finding long-term employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics, Science and English
• Btech/BEng in Electrical Engineering

• You are a South African Citizen (must be born in South Africa)
• You are aged between 18 to 35
• You are unemployed and available to be employed on a 12 month Fixed Term contract.
• You are not a previous YES beneficiary
• Must be PC Literate
• You have the aspiration to learn new skills related to your relevant field
• You are a responsible and honest person

dditional Information

Only Applications with the following attachments will be considered:

• Updated CV
• Copies of Qualification/s and Academic Record
• ID Copy

Applicants will go through a recruitment process, and if successful, will be placed at our Johannesburg Office.

We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for the YES Programme. 

• Working with and supporting a team of experienced and specialist traffic and transport engineers
• Technical management of transport engineering projects, which range from small traffic impact assessments through major public transport planning, implementation and operational management projects running over many years
• Participation in the administration of projects in line with company requirements
• Lead or assist with compiling tenders for any Transport Planning/Traffic Engineering related opportunities
• Plan all types of field surveys, engaging with surveying team, and analysis of results
• Planning oversight and involvement in existing Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN) route operations
• Planning of new public transport routes as necessitated by demand
• Scheduling of public transport services, including the development and amendment of timetables
• Clear and concise reporting of any investigations undertaken in both report and presentation formats
• Attendance and reporting at various meetings with Clients, operational teams and third parties etc.
  
  
  

• BEng /BSc / BTech Engineering qualification
• 5-10 years relevant working experience with an interest in Transportation Planning / Public Transport
• Should be able to speak English and Afrikaans
• Ability to develop and enhance client relationships
• A self-motivated individual with the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a team environment, within a client office and other 3rd parties
• Must have a valid South Africa driving licence and be willing and able to travel, when required.
  
  
  

WSP has a new opportunity for a Junior Traffic and Transportation Engineer to be part of our Transport & Infrastructure team on a full-time basis , based in Cape Town or Midrand .

The typical role and responsibilities of this role include providing Traffic and Transport Planning Engineering services in sectors such as highways, land development, mining, infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings. Priorities will change according to business requirements; however, the candidate is expected to have the following:

Qualifications

• A completed BEng/BSc/BTech in Civil Engineering
• 5 to 10 years relevant experience
• Must be registered as Candidate Engineer with ECSA, and nearing professional registration
• Proven track record in utilizing traffic and transport planning software:
• Proficient in SIDRA intersection and network analysis
• Working knowledge of interpreting and assisting with EMME and VISSIM modelling
• Basic CAD/Revit design experience
• Driver’s licence

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

At WSP, we value work-life balance and support individual needs, including options like working from home, part-time work, or flexible hours. We recognize that work is only one part of life, and we strive to create an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and deliver high-quality transportation impact assessments for land-use development projects in South Africa and Africa, adhering to relevant standards.
• Assist with transport planning projects for road authorities, government, and developers under principal review.
• Experience in:
• Transportation Impact Assessments for various land-use developments
• Design of non-motorised and public transport infrastructure
• Transportation planning for small to medium-scale projects
• Design of traffic signal layouts and timing plans
• Planning and organizing traffic and transport field investigations
• Preparing technical reports and proposals
• Implementing HSSE programs
• Business development activities in relevant sectors

Health and Safety

• Promote SHEQ standards and contribute to a safe working environment
• Identify SHEQ risks and support Zero Harm initiatives
• Uphold company values and ensure safety at all times

Skills

• Significant traffic and transport planning experience in South Africa and abroad
• Client relationship management and project management skills
• Ability to produce high-quality technical reports in English
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills

WSP has a new opportunity for aJunior Traffic and Transportation Engineerto be part of ourTransport & Infrastructureteam on afull-timebasis, based inCape Town or Midrand.The typical role and responsibilities of this role is to provideTraffic and Transport Planning Engineering servicesin the highways, land development, mining, infrastructure, environmental and property and buildings sectors. Priorities will change according to business requirements; however, it is an expectation of that the candidate will also have the following:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Undertake and deliver high quality transportation impact assessments for any land-use development type for project in South Africa, and in Africa to relevant local or lender standards.
• Assist with transport planning projects for road authorities, government and developers under principal review.
• Proven experience, including but not limited to:
• Transportation Impact Assessments for any type of land-use development
• Assessment and conceptual design of non-motorised transport infrastructure
• Assessment and conceptual design of public transport infrastructure
• Working knowledge of Transportation planning for small to medium scale land-use or transport upgrade projects
• Experience in the design of traffic signal layouts and traffic signal timing plans
• Plan and organize traffic and transport field investigations for analysis, including providing interpretation of traffic data in a collaborative team environment.
• Prepare practical technically competent reports, documents and proposals under principal review.
• Contribute in the implementation of corporate HSSE programs across our office teams.
• Communicate with potential clients undertaking business development in the property, energy, logistics, transport and mining sectors

Health and Safety:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Skills:

• Significant traffic and transport planning consultancy experience in South Africa and in countries abroad
• Ability to manage client relationships, time management, and ability to manage small projects.
• Ability to write high quality technical reports (in English), strong English communication skills and critical thinking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A completedBEng/BSc/BTech in Civil Engineering
• 5 to 10 years relevant experience
• Must be registered as Candidate Engineer with ECSA, and nearing professional registration.
• Proven track record in utilizing traffic and transport planning software:
• Proficient in SIDRA intersection and network analysis.
• Working knowledge of interpreting and assisting with EMME and VISSIM modelling.
• Driver’s licence

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

• Job Identification 71722
• Locations Building 1, Maxwell Office Park, Midrand, Gauteng, 1685, ZA The Pavilion, 1st Floor, Waterfront, Western Cape, 8001, ZA

WSP has a new opportunity for aJunior Traffic and Transportation Engineerto be part of ourTransport & Infrastructureteam on afull-timebasis, based inCape Town or Midrand.The typical role and responsibilities of this role is to provideTraffic and Transport Planning Engineering servicesin the highways, land development, mining, infrastructure, environmental and property and buildings sectors. Priorities will change according to business requirements; however, it is an expectation of that the candidate will also have the following:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Undertake and deliver high quality transportation impact assessments for any land-use development type for project in South Africa, and in Africa to relevant local or lender standards.
• Assist with transport planning projects for road authorities, government and developers under principal review.
• Proven experience, including but not limited to:
• Transportation Impact Assessments for any type of land-use development
• Assessment and conceptual design of non-motorised transport infrastructure
• Assessment and conceptual design of public transport infrastructure
• Working knowledge of Transportation planning for small to medium scale land-use or transport upgrade projects
• Experience in the design of traffic signal layouts and traffic signal timing plans
• Plan and organize traffic and transport field investigations for analysis, including providing interpretation of traffic data in a collaborative team environment.
• Prepare practical technically competent reports, documents and proposals under principal review.
• Contribute in the implementation of corporate HSSE programs across our office teams.
• Communicate with potential clients undertaking business development in the property, energy, logistics, transport and mining sectors

Health and Safety:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Skills:

• Significant traffic and transport planning consultancy experience in South Africa and in countries abroad
• Ability to manage client relationships, time management, and ability to manage small projects.
• Ability to write high quality technical reports (in English), strong English communication skills and critical thinking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A completedBEng/BSc/BTech in Civil Engineering
• 5 to 10 years relevant experience
• Must be registered as Candidate Engineer with ECSA, and nearing professional registration.
• Proven track record in utilizing traffic and transport planning software:
• Proficient in SIDRA intersection and network analysis.
• Working knowledge of interpreting and assisting with EMME and VISSIM modelling.
• Driver’s licence

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can! WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application. Job Info

• Job Identification 71722
• Locations Building 1, Maxwell Office Park, Midrand, Gauteng, 1685, ZA The Pavilion, 1st Floor, Waterfront, Western Cape, 8001, ZA

Employer Description

Our client is an engineering consulting company specializing in Transportation, Water and Sanitation, Structures, Project Management, Infrastructure Advisory and Management Services.

You will:

• Provide support and involved with all marketing, business development and management of this specific area of Bridges and Transportation Structures for the business unit.
• Manage Engineers, Technologists, Technicians and site staff throughout the Planning, Design, Tender, Implementation and Close Out stages of various Bridges and Transportation Structures projects.
• Responsible for all technical aspects, for Bridges and Transportation Structures, including investigation and design, field assessments, preparation of tender documentation and cost estimates.
• Preparation of technical reports and design reports.
• Keeping abreast with technology development and research in the field of Bridges and Transportation Structures.
• Construction monitoring and implementation of site construction work as and when required, on a part-time or full-time basis.
• Mentor graduate engineers, technologists and technicians.
• Maintain regular and continued professional development through on the job training, in-house courses, seminars or outsourced specialist training as required and as agreed.

Achievement of objectives will be measured and reviewed during the annual staff appraisal.

Qualifications

• BSc / BTech Civil engineering
• Master's degree in civil engineering would be advantageous.
• Professional registration as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech
• COTO Certified Bridge inspector or willingness to obtain certification.

Skills

• At least 10 years’ experience in the field.
• Post graduate experience of at least 5-10 years in the design of large Bridges, Freeway interchanges and related transportation structures.
• Has independently designed bridges and independently assumed a bridge engineer’s role.
• Familiar with Bridge Design Standards of SANRAL and Local Government Departments.
• Sound knowledge of both Structural Steel and Reinforced Concrete Bridge Design.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, MS Projects, AutoCAD, CADS RC, Revit, Prokon, Midas and other relevant design software.
• Extensive experience in the use of NEC, FIDIC, JBCC and GCC contracts advantageous.

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