Senior Civil Engineering Technologist at Powerpoint Lifestyles

Job Description

• Our client is a trusted provider of effective engineering and project management solutions. They are committed to improving the living environment of all South Africans through practical, comprehensive, and sustainable infrastructure development. Join a team driven by innovation, technical excellence, and meaningful community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and monitoring of urban, rural, and municipal civil infrastructure projects.
• Deliver civil engineering designs for private and public sector clients.
• Manage projects, oversee design teams, and ensure quality deliverables.
• Conduct feasibility and technical studies, site investigations, and design reviews.
• Administer contracts, prepare tender documentation, and supervise tender evaluation processes.
• Identify and manage project risks, design changes, and resource requirements.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and site teams through regular meetings and inspections.
• Provide strategic input to the Department Head and mentor technicians and trainees.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, permits, and environmental regulations.
• Resolve technical challenges with innovative, logical, and practical solutions.

Reporting Structure
Reports to: Department Head
Supervises: Technicians and Trainees
Minimum Requirements

• BTech / BEng / BSc in Civil Engineering
• ECSA professional registration (Pr Tech Eng / Pr Eng) — Essential
• 7–10 years’ relevant experience
• Valid driver’s licence
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil Designer, Model Maker, and Civil3D — essential
• Leadership and Effective Communication

Job Purpose

• To lead and execute the end-to-end design of civil services for private developments, township projects, and municipal service infrastructure from inception to final handover while managing contract administration, tender processes, technical reviews, and stakeholder communication.

Additional Duties

• Oversee site supervision and provide technical advice to contractors.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and project milestones.
• Prepare weekly progress reports and monthly project status reports.
• Participate in short-term, medium-term, and long-term project planning cycles.
• Maintain consistent documentation, reporting, and verbal updates for management and stakeholders.