31 Wbho jobs in Cape Town

We are partnering with a leading firm in Cape Town to recruit a highly skilled Project Manager with strong client-facing experience . This is not a building contractor role but rather an opportunity to lead and deliver projects while building lasting client relationships across diverse sectors. Requirements: BSc Construction Management (or equivalent). 510 years experience in project management within the hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors . Proven ability to manage client expectations, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery from inception to completion. Strong financial and contractual knowledge, with proficiency in CCS . Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership with the ability to drive projects to successful completion. Commercially astute, detail-oriented, and able to balance client needs with project deliverables. Based in Cape Town Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity. Salary: negotiable. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: 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

We are partnering with a leading firm in Cape Town to recruit a highly skilled Project Manager with strong client-facing experience . This is not a building contractor role but rather an opportunity to lead and deliver projects while building lasting client relationships across diverse sectors. Requirements: BSc Construction Management (or equivalent). 510 years experience in project management within the hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors . Proven ability to manage client expectations, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery from inception to completion. Strong financial and contractual knowledge, with proficiency in CCS . Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership with the ability to drive projects to successful completion. Commercially astute, detail-oriented, and able to balance client needs with project deliverables. Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity. Salary: negotiable. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: 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

Overview

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has 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 reality as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world.

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The Opportunity

Our South Africa team is seeking a strategic, experienced OE & PMC Lead to join our dynamic team working on innovative and exciting energy infrastructure projects in Africa. 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.

This position is based in Johannesburg or Cape Town.

Responsibilities

You will have deep experience in one or more technical areas – such as leading multi-disciplinary teams in winning and delivery of energy projects – and a proven track record of cultivating long-term client relationships, securing impactful work, positioning an energy business for strategic growth and delivering projects successfully. Build and maintain client relationships with IPPs, Mining Companies, public agencies, and contractors.

Lead and manage Owner’s Engineer, Design (utility scale renewable energy plants or transmission 132kV) and PMC roles, ensuring delivery of projects to time, budget and quality expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Masters would be an advantage. Professionally registered with ECSA (Pr.Eng).
• Project Management qualification would be preferred.
• Proven years of experience in large scale energy infrastructure, with significant experience in Owner’s Engineer, Design (utility scale renewable energy plants or transmission 132kV) and PMC roles.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale energy projects (e.g., renewables, transmission, hybrid systems). Strong understanding of Africa’s energy sector, regulatory environment and delivery models.
• Have built and maintained strong relationships in Energy industry.
• Excellent technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

What we offer

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, with 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 Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

An environment that will give you freedom to design with a purpose, focus on your skills to deliver quality work to our clients, opportunity to learn and share knowledge openly. You will have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to improve the lives of the most vulnerable in the communities in which we live and work through Arup's community engagement programme.

You'll have access to lots of learning opportunities and ongoing training through Arup university and other learning programmes.

Beyond a competitive guaranteed annual salary package, core benefits include medical aid and hospital gap cover; as well as provident fund covering retirement savings, life insurance and income protection in the event of disability. Core benefits form part of your guaranteed annual package.

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Overview Owner’s Engineer & Project Management Consultant (PMC) Lead – Energy (Associate Director) at Arup, based in Johannesburg or Cape Town, South Africa. The Opportunity Our South Africa team is seeking a strategic, experienced OE & PMC Lead to join our dynamic team working on innovative and exciting energy infrastructure projects in Africa. 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. This position is based in Johannesburg or Cape Town. About Arup Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has 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 reality as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world. Responsibilities Lead multi-disciplinary teams in winning and delivering energy projects; build and maintain client relationships; and position the energy business for strategic growth. Deliver projects successfully and secure impactful work with clients such as IPPs, mining companies, public agencies and contractors. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering; Master’s would be an advantage. Professionally registered with ECSA (Pr. Eng). Project management qualification would be preferred. Proven experience in large-scale energy infrastructure, with significant experience in Owner’s Engineer, design (utility-scale renewable energy plants or transmission 132 k V) and PMC roles. Proven track record in leading large-scale energy projects (e.g., renewables, transmission, hybrid systems). Strong understanding of Africa’s energy sector, regulatory environment and delivery models. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships in the energy industry. Excellent technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Not ready to apply yet, or have questions? Email Karin Spies at Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email. What we offer 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, with 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 Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. An environment that will give you freedom to design with a purpose, focus on your skills to deliver quality work to our clients, opportunity to learn and share knowledge openly. You will have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to improve the lives of the most vulnerable in the communities in which we live and work through Arup's community engagement programme. You'll have access to lots of learning opportunities and ongoing training through Arup university and other learning programmes. Beyond a competitive guaranteed annual salary package, core benefits include medical aid and hospital gap cover; as well as provident fund covering retirement savings, life insurance and income protection in the event of disability. Core benefits form part of your guaranteed annual package. Diversity and Inclusion Different people, shared values: At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world. At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), disability, neurotype or mental health, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Karin Spies to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you. Our Application Process To understand what to expect next, please visit: Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your

We are in search of a Lecturer within our School of Engineering and Science to support the expertise within our current team. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences that promote student success, engagement, and retention.

This role requires a dynamic, supportive, and innovative educator with strong technical expertise in robotics, electronics, and programming. The Lecturer will contribute to programme development, ensure academic integrity, provide exceptional high-level support, and foster collaborative relationships within the institution and industry.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitating student learning through interactive teaching that promotes engagement and supports the overall student learning experience.
• Setting, conducting, and grading assessments, providing timely, meaningful, and constructive feedback.
• Contributing to programme and content development, including the improvement of teaching resources and curriculum design.
• Undertaking relevant academic administration activities to ensure compliance with institutional policies and timelines.
• Ensuring a positive student experience through academic support, mentorship, and maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Preparing comprehensive briefs and marking schedules for each project at the start of the module, including aims, learning outcomes, submission requirements, assessment criteria, references, and resources.
• Informing students of assessment methods, procedures, and regulations in line with institutional briefs and assessment policy.
• Staying informed and abreast of developments and trends within mechatronic engineering and higher education teaching practice.
• Promoting student success by identifying at-risk students early and implementing appropriate intervention strategies.
• Supporting improved student retention and throughput rates through innovative teaching practices and student success initiatives.
• Building and maintaining communities of learning and practice within the department.
• Being perceived by students as approachable, fair, and supportive, while maintaining professionalism and academic standards.
• Collaborating with colleagues across departments to strengthen teaching, learning, and student support processes.

Application Requirements

• Masters in a relevant engineering field is a minimum requirement.
• Registered member at ECSA is a pre-requisite.
• At least 5 years’ experience in teaching and learning within the Higher Education environment.
• Strong knowledge of core areas of civil engineering, including: Structural Engineering and Materials Science; Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics; Transportation Engineering and Pavement Design; Hydrology, Hydraulics, and Water Resources Engineering; Environmental Engineering and sustainable practices; Construction Project Management, contract administration, and site practices.
• Proficiency in engineering software and tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, or similar.
• Ability to teach, develop content, and conduct assessments effectively.
• Familiarity with industry standards, safety codes, and Civil Engineering regulations.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and engage students.
• High levels of empathy, emotional intelligence, and student support capability.
• Ability to provide clear, fair, and constructive feedback on assessments.
• Excellent academic writing, research, and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage teaching, marking, and administrative responsibilities effectively.
• Sound understanding of assessment policies, learning outcomes, and quality assurance in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and support at-risk students.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and contribute to a positive academic culture.
• Commitment to professional development and staying current with industry and academic developments in the field.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Higher Education

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Overview

A well-established civil engineering construction company is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineering Estimator to join its head office team. This senior-level position plays a pivotal role in tendering, contract negotiations, and client engagement, and reports directly to company leadership.

Requirements

• Pr Tech (Civil or QS) or B.Eng (Civil or QS).
• Minimum of 12 – 15 years’ estimating experience in a civil engineering construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of GCC, JBCC, NEC, and FIDIC contract suites.
• Proficient in CANDY/CSS and MS Excel.
• Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel as required.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to or visit our website:

Contact

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Salary

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Selection Process

Apply for this role today, contact Chanel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. 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.

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A well-established civil engineering construction company is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineering Estimator to join its head office team. This senior-level position plays a pivotal role in tendering, contract negotiations, and client engagement, and reports directly to company leadership. : Pr Tech (Civil or QS) or B.Eng (Civil or QS). Minimum of 12 15 years estimating experience in a civil engineering construction environment. Strong knowledge of GCC, JBCC, NEC, and FIDIC contract suites. Proficient in CANDY/CSS and MS Excel. Valid drivers license with willingness to travel as required. If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to or visit our website: Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Chanel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn 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

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

We are looking for candidates based in Cape Town (Bellvile)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning up the site / workshop after task is completed or at the end of the day which comes first, where the job was carried out and make sure it's free off all consumables used to perform the job (masking tapes, tins, etc)
• To adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
• To orally report any deviations, irregulateries and non-conformance's
• Responsible to perform any other reasonable task assigned byt the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager
• Perform all field and laboratory work including sampling, calculations and performing test methods accurately.
• Ensure discipline within his/her assigned department

CompulsoryRequirements

• Sampling and preparation experience (advantageous)
• Fieldwork (densities, layer / stockpile sampling, manufacture and handle concrete cubes, DCP, Ring and Ball test (road surfaces), sand patch, on-site viscosity tests, sampling of Asphalt, seals, concrete / aggregate.
• Do all calculations in full related to the tests mentioned above.
• Control laboratory activities such as quality control under supervision
• Physically fit and willing to work with, move and pick up samples aqs and when required.

Qualifications

• Language Proficiency - English
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Matric/ Diploma Civil Engineering Qualification

Additional Information

Be a South African citizen (be able to produce a valid South African ID document)

-Be between the ages of 18-30

-Must be currently unemployed

-Must have no criminal record

-Must be willing to relocate to Cape Town (Bellvile)

• Exceptional Computer Literacy (use of MS Office suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• An affinity for data analysis
• Strong research skills
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency in completing tasks.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Self-motivated and high level of initiative

NB: If you do not receive any response in 2 weeks consider your application unsuccessful.

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SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

We are looking for candidates based in Cape Town (Bellvile)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning up the site / workshop after task is completed or at the end of the day which comes first, where the job was carried out and make sure it's free off all consumables used to perform the job (masking tapes, tins, etc)
• To adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
• To orally report any deviations, irregulateries and non-conformance's
• Responsible to perform any other reasonable task assigned byt the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager
• Perform all field and laboratory work including sampling, calculations and performing test methods accurately.
• Ensure discipline within his/her assigned department

CompulsoryRequirements

• Sampling and preparation experience (advantageous)
• Fieldwork (densities, layer / stockpile sampling, manufacture and handle concrete cubes, DCP, Ring and Ball test (road surfaces), sand patch, on-site viscosity tests, sampling of Asphalt, seals, concrete / aggregate.
• Do all calculations in full related to the tests mentioned above.
• Control laboratory activities such as quality control under supervision
• Physically fit and willing to work with, move and pick up samples aqs and when required.

Qualifications

• Matric/ Diploma Civil Engineering Qualification

Additional Information

Be a South African citizen (be able to produce a valid South African ID document)

-Be between the ages of 18-30

-Must be currently unemployed

-Must have no criminal record

-Must be willing to relocate to Cape Town (Bellvile)

• Exceptional Computer Literacy (use of MS Office suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• An affinity for data analysis
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency in completing tasks.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Self-motivated and high level of initiative

NB: If you do not receive any response in 2 weeks consider your application unsuccessful.

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