Civil Technologist/Technician – Consulting Industry needed at RPO Recruitment

Job Description

• RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading consulting engineering firm in Cape Town is seeking a proactive Civil Technician or Technologist to join their Civil Engineering division.
• The successful applicant will play a key role in managing and supervising civil engineering projects from early planning through to construction completion. This position blends technical site oversight with project coordination, quality assurance, and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project planning, schedules, budgets, and documentation while coordinating with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Supervise on-site construction, conduct assessments, and oversee civil works to ensure design and safety compliance.
• Maintain quality assurance, perform material testing, issue site instructions, and ensure contractor adherence to specifications.
• Handle quantity measurements, procurement planning, and efficient use of materials and resources.

Requirements:

• National Diploma/BTech in Civil Engineering
• BTech/MTech in Project Management advantageous
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in civil engineering and project management, with exposure to both public and private sector projects
• Candidate registration with ECSA or eligible for registration
• Knowledge of JBCC and NEC3/4 contract frameworks is strongly beneficial
• Experience in housing and residential development projects, municipal infrastructure works, building maintenance and refurbishment, including heritage-sensitive sites, landfill, public works, and infrastructure upgrade projects preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities
• Proficient in surveying, construction supervision, and quality control processes
• Capable of managing multiple concurrent projects
• Knowledge of construction safety practices and environmental compliance requirements
• Strong report writing skills and proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Familiarity with ECSA/SACPCMP Stage 1–6 documentation
• Ability to use AI-based tools for documentation, analysis, and productivity
• On-site civil or building project experience essential