Available Jobs at RPO Recruitment

Job Description

• A reputable engineering and consulting company is seeking an experienced Divisional Secretary to join their team in the Southern Suburbs, Cape Town.
• The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and financial support experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to confidently engage with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience within a consulting or professional services environment will be advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Provide general office administration, including typing, filing, document control, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and leave administration.
• Provide financial administration support, including processing invoices, credit notes, orders, contracts, claims, and creditor information.
• Assist with project administration, budget control, timesheets, income forecasting, debt collection, and month-end reporting.
• Coordinate staff-related administration, including orientations, training agreements, performance reviews, mentorship, and professional registrations.
• Compile and submit tenders, proposals, and other marketing-related documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all administrative and financial information is up to date.
• Provide reception and general office support when required.

Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar administrative, financial, or secretarial role.
• Experience within a consulting, engineering, or professional services environment is advantageous.
• Strong numerical and financial administration skills.
• Experience with invoicing, administration, information gathering, and report preparation.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with Fresh Projects is advantageous.
• Highly organised, efficient, responsible, and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact confidently with stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, and able to work independently.

Closing Date 30 December 2026

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Job Description

• A reputable industrial company is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to join their team in Muizenberg, Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining integrated Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality systems across the organization, ensuring compliance and driving a strong SHEQ culture.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain integrated SHEQ systems in line with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, inspections, audits and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and implement health, safety, environmental and quality policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Monitor environmental compliance, waste management, emissions, resource conservation and environmental performance.
• Oversee quality assurance, quality control, supplier quality, customer complaints and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external ISO certification audits and ensure audit findings and corrective actions are addressed.
• Develop and deliver SHEQ training, inductions and awareness programmes while maintaining competency and training records.
• Report on SHEQ performance, KPIs, compliance and improvement initiatives to senior management and engage with relevant stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or suitable Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Quality Management, Engineering or a related field.
• 5–8 years' experience in health and safety management, with 3–5 years' experience managing ISO management systems.
• Proven experience implementing and maintaining integrated SHEQ systems.
• Experience within a manufacturing, industrial or operations-intensive environment is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001, health and safety legislation, risk assessment and internal auditing.
• ISO Lead Auditor certifications and NEBOSH or equivalent qualifications are advantageous.
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SHEQ management software.
• Valid Code 8 (B) driver's licence and own reliable vehicle essential.
• Must be willing to work office-based in Muizenberg with regular site visits and occasional travel.

Closing Date 30 December 2026

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Job Description

• RPO Recruitment's client, a leading civil engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager / Resident Engineer to join their team on a 12-month limited duration contract in the Northern Cape.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for construction monitoring and contract administration on bulk water and water network refurbishment projects.

Requirements:

• BSc/BEng or BTech degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng
• Minimum 10 years’ post-professional registration experience
• Proven experience in construction monitoring as a Contracts Manager and/or Resident Engineer
• Strong experience specifically on bulk water and/or water network refurbishment projects
• Sound knowledge of construction monitoring, contract administration and quality control
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work on a project site in the Northern Cape

Benefits:

• Salary:  Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications  

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Job Description

• RPO Recruitment's client, a well-established architectural firm in Pretoria is looking for an experienced Senior Professional Architect to join their team on a permanent basis.
• The ideal candidate will have strong professional architectural experience, excellent technical capabilities and a proven track record in educational design projects.

Requirements:

• Registration with SACAP as Professional Architect
• Relevant Architectural qualification
• 7+ years’ post-graduation experience
• Excellent Revit skills
• Excellent Excel skills
• Proven experience in educational design projects
• Strong technical project experience
• Excellent attention to detail and technical documentation skills
• Strong communication and coordination abilities
• Pretoria-based essential

Benefits:

• Salary:  Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications             

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Job Description

• RPO Recruitment’s client, a reputable civil engineering contractor in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Asphalt Surfacing Foreman to oversee asphalt paving and road construction activities on site for a period of 24 months.
• The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience in asphalt surfacing and road construction, with the ability to lead paving crews, coordinate plant and resources, and ensure that work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily asphalt paving and surfacing activities
• Lead paving crews and coordinate operators, labour and subcontractors
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, quality standards and project programmes
• Monitor paving operations, rolling and compaction, including temperatures, joints and final finishes
• Coordinate the efficient use of plant, equipment and materials
• Monitor daily production and ensure targets are achieved
• Conduct quality and workmanship checks throughout the paving process
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping on site
• Identify and resolve site-related challenges in consultation with the Site Agent, engineers and management
• Assist with daily planning, progress monitoring and site reporting

Requirements:

• 10+ years’ experience in asphalt surfacing and road construction
• Matric Certificate or Higher qualification
• Solid practical knowledge of asphalt paving, compaction, levels, joints and finishing
• Proven experience supervising asphalt surfacing crews
• Good understanding of road construction methods and processes
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical specifications
• Knowledge of quality control and site safety requirements
• Experience coordinating operators, subcontractors and labour teams
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities

Benefits:

• Salary:  Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

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Job Description

• RPO Recruitment’s client, a reputable civil engineering contractor in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Earthworks Foreman to oversee earthworks and related civil construction activities on road and infrastructure projects for a period of 24 months.
• The successful candidate will have strong practical experience in earthworks, bulk earthworks and road construction, with the ability to lead site teams, coordinate plant and resources, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily earthworks and civil construction activities
• Ensure construction is carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, quality standards and project requirements
• Coordinate and allocate labour, plant and equipment effectively
• Monitor earthworks production, levels, compaction and material placement
• Oversee cut and fill operations, layerworks and compaction activities
• Coordinate with the Site Agent, engineers and other project teams
• Monitor daily progress and assist in achieving production targets
• Ensure proper use and coordination of construction plant and equipment
• Maintain a safe, productive and well-organised work environment
• Conduct site inspections and address quality or construction-related issues
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental requirements

Requirements:

• 10+ years’ experience in earthworks and road construction
• Matric Certificate or higher qualification
• Proven experience supervising earthworks on road projects
• Strong knowledge of bulk earthworks, cut and fill, layerworks and compaction
• Working knowledge of drainage and related civil works
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical specifications
• Experience supervising plant operators, labour teams and subcontractors
• Knowledge of health and safety, quality control and construction procedures
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

Benefits:

• Salary:  Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

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Job Description

• RPO Recruitment’s client, a well-established civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Site Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the commercial and quantity surveying functions on civil infrastructure projects for a period of 24 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all site-based QS and commercial functions.
• Measure and value earthworks, layerworks, drainage and roadworks.
• Prepare valuations and payment certificates.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and cash flow.
• Manage variations, claims and contractual correspondence.
• Administer subcontractor payments and accounts.
• Assist with procurement and cost control.
• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks.

Requirements:

• National Diploma in Building/Civil Engineering, BTech in Quantity Surveying, or a related qualification.
• 5+ years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Proven experience on roads and civil infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working for a civil engineering contractor is essential.
• Sound understanding of construction contracts, including FIDIC, NEC and GCC.
• Strong knowledge of commercial administration, measurement and valuation.
• Proficiency in relevant QS/commercial software will be advantageous.

Benefits:

• Salary:  Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications