Active Jobs at RPO Recruitment

Job Description

• RPO Recruitment's client, a respected consulting engineering firm in Cape Town is looking for a highly skilled Civil Engineer or Civil Engineering Technologist to join their team.
• The successful candidate will have solid experience in the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects and be capable of managing assignments from concept to close-out.

Responsibilities:

• Act as Project Leader or Senior Design Engineer on various civil engineering projects
• Provide input during project inception and assist clients with securing project funding
• Assess project challenges and propose effective and practical engineering solutions
• Compile, edit, and evaluate technical and project reports
• Manage data collection and prepare detailed project documentation
• Supervise and guide team members in drafting, detailing, and design tasks
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 quality assurance standards
• Produce intricate civil designs for municipal infrastructure
• Review drawings and technical designs prepared by project teams
• Participate in and lead design review sessions
• Prepare man-hour estimates, track project budgets, and maintain financial control
• Conduct client surveys and gather client reference documentation
• Archive project information according to company and industry standards
• Prepare project summary sheets and close-out documentation
• Execute comprehensive project management responsibilities
• Prepare tender documents, specifications, and performance criteria
• Oversee and administer construction contracts throughout implementation
• Engage in business development, client interaction, and identifying upcoming project opportunities
• Contribute to tender submissions and pricing
• Mentor, train, and support junior engineers, technologists, and technicians
• Assist with workforce planning and training initiatives within the division
• Perform any other duties as required by the Division Manager or Managing Director

Requirements:

• BSc/BEng/BTech degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng)
• 8–12 years of experience in civil engineering
• Strong proficiency in designing roads, stormwater, sewer, and water systems
• Hands-on experience in project management and contract administration
• Proficiency in relevant software packages

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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

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Job Description

• Our client, a prestigious property developer and construction company specializing in luxury residential developments, is seeking an experienced Construction Site Manager to join their team in Cape Town. 
• This opportunity is for a quality-focused professional with proven experience managing high-end residential estates or similar premium projects.

Requirements:

• BTech / Diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related qualification
• Minimum 8-10 years of construction site management experience
• Proven experience managing high-end residential estates (essential requirement)
• OR similar premium projects: luxury homes, boutique developments, upmarket residential complexes
• Comprehensive understanding of luxury residential construction standards
• Knowledge of premium finishes, materials, and specifications
• Valid driver's license

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Job Description

• RPO Recruitment's client, a leading consulting engineering firm in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Professional Civil Engineer or Civil Engineering Technologist to join their team in Johannesburg.
• The ideal candidate will bring strong technical competency, proven design ability, and experience managing civil infrastructure projects from inception through to completion.

Responsibilities:

• Lead civil engineering projects as Project Lead or Senior Design Engineer
• Assist clients with project inception, funding applications, and early planning
• Develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions to project challenges
• Prepare, review, and refine technical and project reports
• Manage data collection and project documentation
• Coordinate drafting, detailing, and design teams
• Apply ISO 9001 quality standards
• Produce detailed civil infrastructure designs and review team drawings
• Conduct internal and external design reviews
• Prepare man-hour estimates and manage project budgets and finances
• Maintain client satisfaction and manage project close-out documentation
• Oversee full project management processes
• Prepare tender documents, specifications, and performance criteria
• Administer and monitor construction contracts
• Support business development, client engagement, and identifying new opportunities

Requirements:

• BTech/BSc/BEng degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Registration with ECSA (Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng)
• 8–12 years of hands-on civil engineering experience
• Strong background in the design of municipal civil services, including roads, stormwater, sewer, and water systems
• Experience in project management and contract administration
• Proficiency in relevant design software