Civil Technician at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A well-established engineering consulting firm with a strong presence in infrastructure, municipal, and building development projects, is currently seeking a Civil Technician to join their Civil Engineering Department in Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and monitor project plans, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams to align project objectives and deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain site records, progress reports, cost tracking documentation, and project updates.
• Supervise on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, and safety regulations.
• Conduct condition assessments and provide technical input on repairs, upgrades, maintenance, and new infrastructure works.
• Oversee bulk earthworks, sewage pipe laying, structural brickwork, concrete works, and related civil engineering activities.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures and construction standards.
• Conduct material testing and ensure contractor compliance with project specifications.
• Issue site instructions and support contract administration processes.
• Calculate quantities, manage procurement requirements, and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Monitor project risks and implement corrective actions where required.
• Support the delivery of projects across municipal infrastructure, housing developments, building maintenance, landfill sites, heritage site refurbishments, and infrastructure upgrade projects.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• B.Tech or M.Tech in Project Management will be advantageous.
• ECSA Candidate Engineering Technician registration, or eligibility for registration, preferred.
• 5–6 years of relevant civil engineering and project management experience.
• Experience working on both public and private sector projects.
• Strong understanding of JBCC and NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Proven site-based civil or building project experience.
• Experience with housing developments, municipal infrastructure, building maintenance, landfill sites, and refurbishment projects.
• Proficiency in surveying, construction supervision, quality control, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of construction safety standards and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent report writing, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with ECSA/SACPCMP Stage 1–6 deliverables.
• Competency in utilizing AI tools for documentation and productivity enhancement.