RPO is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that focuses on select market segments. These are Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain and Manufacturing. With over 12 years of experience in the recruitment industry, RPO Recruitment has access to over 80,000 candidates across various industries, all accessible through our highly trained and specialised recruiters. At RPO Recruitment, we have access to the most popular job portals and recruitment sites to enable us to hunt for those positions.
Job Description
- A reputable civil construction company is seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Site Agent to oversee and deliver civil engineering projects. This opportunity is suited to a strong leader with proven site and project management experience across pipelines, earthworks, roads, concrete works, and reservoirs.
- The successful candidate will manage construction activities, project programmes, site teams, subcontractors, quality, safety, and stakeholder coordination to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in accordance with contractual and technical requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and manage civil construction projects from site establishment through to completion.
- Oversee pipelines, earthworks, roads, concrete works, reservoirs, and related civil infrastructure activities.
- Manage site teams, subcontractors, plant, materials, and daily construction operations.
- Develop and monitor project programmes using MS Project.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, SANS 1200, GCC, and contractual requirements.
- Monitor project progress, productivity, quality, costs, and deadlines.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
- Maintain project records, reports, site documentation, and contractual correspondence.
- Promote compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Minimum Requirements
- BEng, BSc, BTech, or National Diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- Minimum 5–8 years' construction management experience on civil projects.
- Professional registration with ECSA or SACPCMP will be advantageous.
- Proven civil construction project management experience involving pipelines, earthworks, roads, concrete works, and reservoirs.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods and standards, including SANS 1200 and GCC.
- Proficiency in MS Office and project management software, particularly MS Project.
- Excellent leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Afrikaans.
- Valid driver's license.
Ideal Candidate
- The ideal candidate will be a practical and results-driven civil construction professional with the leadership skills to manage people, programmes, and site operations effectively.
- Strong technical knowledge, sound contractual awareness, and proven delivery across varied civil works are essential.
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Job Description
- A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its team in Centurion.
- This opportunity is suited to a commercially astute professional with strong construction industry experience and proven proficiency in Candy CCS.
- The successful candidate will support the commercial and financial management of construction projects and must be available to start immediately.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and bills of quantities for construction projects.
- Manage project costs from inception through to final account.
- Prepare and assess tender documentation, quotations, and subcontractor packages.
- Monitor expenditure, valuations, variations, and cost forecasts.
- Prepare interim payment certificates and support the finalisation of accounts.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and project teams.
- Maintain accurate commercial records and provide regular cost reports.
- Use Candy CCS effectively for estimating, planning, and cost control.
Minimum Requirements
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
- Strong proficiency in Candy CCS – essential.
- Solid knowledge of construction costing, estimating, tendering, and contract administration.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Good communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management abilities.
- Based in or able to work in Centurion.
- Available to start immediately.
Ideal Candidate
- The ideal candidate will be an experienced and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor who can confidently manage project costs and commercial requirements.
- Advanced working knowledge of Candy CCS, sound construction-sector experience, and immediate availability are essential.
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Job Description
- RPO Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Senior Site Agent to join a well-established company within the civil construction sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing civil construction projects, ensuring that work is completed safely, efficiently, to specification and within programme requirements.
Requirements
- Must be based locally in Johannesburg.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Minimum BSc, BTech or National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
Professional registration with ECSA or SACPCMP as one of the following:
- Pr Eng
- Pr Tech Eng
- Pr CM
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil construction.
Proven experience in:
- Road construction
- Stormwater drainage
- Sewer reticulation
- Water reticulation
- Bulk earthworks
- Strong working knowledge of BuildSmart and CCS is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee civil construction activities on site.
- Ensure projects are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, programmes and quality requirements.
- Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
- Monitor construction progress and ensure work remains on schedule.
- Oversee roads, stormwater, sewer and water reticulation, and bulk earthworks activities.
- Manage resources, materials, plant and labour requirements.
- Monitor project costs and assist with effective commercial control.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
- Identify and resolve technical and construction-related issues on site.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
- Ensure that quality standards and project specifications are consistently maintained.
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Job Description
- RPO Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Civils Engineering Division of a well-established organisation in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates and tenders for civil engineering projects.
Requirements
- Must be based locally in Johannesburg.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Relevant qualification in:
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Quantity Surveying
- Minimum 5 years’ estimating experience within the Civil Engineering industry.
- Strong understanding and practical exposure to:
- Bulk earthworks
- Roads
- Stormwater
- Concrete works
- Municipal infrastructure
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
- Ability to accurately interpret engineering drawings, specifications and project documentation.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong analytical and organisational abilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for civil engineering projects.
- Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.
- Analyse project requirements and determine the resources, materials, labour, plant and subcontractor requirements.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
- Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Analyse rates and pricing for civil construction activities.
- Estimate works relating to earthworks, roads, stormwater, concrete works and municipal infrastructure.
- Identify potential risks, exclusions and commercial considerations during the estimating process.
- Ensure estimates are accurate, commercially viable and submitted within required deadlines.
- Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, project teams and other stakeholders as required.
- Maintain accurate estimating records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with post-tender reviews and provide input into pricing and commercial decisions.
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Job Description
- RPO Recruitment's client, a well-established building contractor in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager / Senior Estimator to lead its estimating function and oversee the preparation of competitive, accurate tenders across a range of construction projects.
- The successful candidate will take ownership of the estimating process from initial tender review through to final submission, while managing a small support team and ensuring that all pricing and tender documentation meet the required standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the complete estimating and tendering process.
- Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings and bills of quantities.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, pricing schedules and tender submissions using Candy / CCS.
- Assess project costs, risks and commercial considerations.
- Ensure compliance with tender requirements and contractual conditions.
- Lead and mentor a team of three estimating support staff.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and competitive tender submissions.
Requirements:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field.
- 10–20 years’ experience in the building construction industry.
- Proven ability to prepare and manage tenders independently from start to finish using Candy / CCS.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC and JBCC contracts.
- Experience with both government and private-sector projects.
- Previous experience leading an estimating team and overseeing the full estimating function.
- Strong commercial, analytical, organisational and leadership skills.
Benefits:
- Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
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Job Description
- RPO Recruitment's client, a reputable building contractor in Cape Town is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager / Site Agent to oversee multiple building projects and ensure their successful delivery in line with programme, budget, quality and safety requirements.
- This opportunity is suited to a qualified construction professional who has progressed through the ranks within a leading construction company and has extensive experience managing diverse building projects.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Building Science or a related discipline.
- 10–20 years’ experience in building construction.
- Career progression from graduate or student level into a Contracts Manager role.
- Previous experience with Tier 1 construction contractors.
- Exposure to a variety of projects, including commercial buildings, retail developments, schools and similar building works.
- Proven experience overseeing multiple projects through site engineers and foremen.
- Strong leadership, planning, commercial and project management capabilities.
Benefits:
- Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
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Job Description
- RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading building contractor in Cape Town is seeking Site Engineers at various experience levels to join its construction teams across a range of building projects.
- These opportunities are suitable for motivated engineering professionals who have a solid understanding of building site operations and are looking to develop their careers within an established construction environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the planning, coordination and execution of building works.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate subcontractors, labour and materials on site.
- Conduct site inspections and assist with quality control.
- Monitor construction progress and report on potential delays or technical issues.
- Maintain accurate site records and relevant project documentation.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
- Work closely with Site Agents, Contracts Managers and other project team members to achieve project milestones.
Requirements:
- Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a relevant discipline.
- 3–10 years’ experience working on building construction projects.
- Sound understanding of construction methods, site procedures and technical documentation.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Good organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with site management, subcontractors and consultants.
Benefits:
- Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
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Job Description
- RPO Recruitment’s client, an established building contractor in Cape Town is looking for experienced Senior Foremen – Structures to oversee structural construction activities on large-scale building projects.
- The ideal candidates will have extensive hands-on experience in concrete construction and wet trades, together with the ability to coordinate site teams and supervise other foremen on complex projects, including multi-storey buildings and large-footprint warehouse developments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate structural works, including concrete and associated wet trades.
- Manage and allocate site labour, equipment and materials.
- Oversee teams of foremen and ensure construction activities are properly coordinated.
- Monitor productivity, workmanship and adherence to construction programmes.
- Ensure structural work is completed in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate with Site Engineers, Site Agents and other project personnel.
- Enforce health and safety requirements and maintain good housekeeping standards.
- Identify and resolve site-related challenges to keep construction activities on schedule.
Requirements:
- Relevant trade test qualification.
- At least 15 years’ experience in building construction.
- Strong background in concrete works, structural construction and wet trades.
- Experience with Tier 1 construction contractors.
- Proven exposure to multi-storey buildings, warehouses and large-scale developments.
- Previous experience supervising teams of foremen and coordinating substantial site operations.
- Strong leadership, planning and problem-solving skills.
Benefits:
- Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
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Job Description
- RPO Recruitment’s client, a reputable building contractor in Cape Town is seeking Junior to Intermediate Foremen – General Trades to assist with the supervision and coordination of building and renovation projects.
- These positions are ideal for practical, hands-on construction professionals with experience across various trades and the ability to coordinate site activities, manage teams and maintain quality standards in an active construction environment.
Requirements:
- 3–10 years’ experience in building construction.
- Previous experience on renovation, refurbishment or alteration projects.
- Exposure to multiple building trades, including finishes, wet trades and demolition works.
- Ability to supervise general construction teams and coordinate subcontractors.
- Good understanding of construction drawings, site procedures and safety requirements.
- Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills.
Benefits:
- Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications
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Job Description
- RPO Recruitment's client, an established fire protection company is seeking a detail-oriented Fire Draughtsperson to join its team in Cape Town.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and update fire protection system designs and construction drawings.
- Develop and coordinate drawings using Revit and BIM workflows.
- Assist with bills of materials and technical documentation for quotations.
- Liaise with designers, engineers, project managers and site teams.
- Conduct site visits and update drawings to reflect completed installations.
- Ensure drawings comply with project specifications and applicable industry standards.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2–3 years’ draughting experience, preferably within fire protection or a construction engineering environment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, with practical BIM experience required.
- Experience with Navisworks and Canute will be advantageous.
- Ability to produce accurate 2D and 3D drawings, construction plans and as-built drawings.
- Understanding of fire sprinkler systems, hydraulic calculations and relevant industry standards will be beneficial.
- Good communication, organisational and computer skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Valid Code B driver’s licence.
Benefits:
- Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
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Job Description
- RPO Recruitment’s client, a well-established consulting engineering firm, is seeking a qualified Temporary Works Engineer / Site Representative to join a bridge project in the Eastern Cape for an initial period of 12–24 months.
Requirements:
- BSc/BEng/BTech/BEngTech in Civil Engineering
- Professional registration with ECSA as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng.
- Minimum of 5 years’ post-professional registration experience.
- Proven experience in bridge design and construction site supervision.
- Experience in temporary works design, assessment or supervision will be advantageous but is not essential.
- Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering construction practices and structural works.
- Good communication, reporting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with contractors, engineers and the wider project team in a site-based environment.
Benefits:
- Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
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Job Description
- RPO Recruitment’s client, an established quantity surveying consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Professional Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Stellenbosch branch.
- The successful candidate will independently manage projects across the commercial, retail and mixed-use development sectors while contributing to client relationships and business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full quantity surveying function throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets, Bills of Quantities, tender documentation and cost reports.
- Oversee procurement, tender evaluations, contract administration, valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Provide cost control, commercial guidance and risk management advice.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of the team.
- Support business development initiatives and help expand the Stellenbosch branch’s client base and project portfolio.
Requirements:
- Professional registration with SACQSP as a PrQS – essential.
- Minimum 7 years’ relevant quantity surveying experience.
- Strong experience in commercial, retail and mixed-use developments.
- Proven ability to manage projects independently from inception through to final account.
- Excellent commercial, contractual, cost management and negotiation skills.
- Experience leading and mentoring junior QS staff.
- Proficiency in DimX and WinQS.
- Strong communication, organisational and client relationship management skills.
- Business development experience and an established industry network will be advantageous.
- Willingness to travel to client meetings and project sites when required.
Benefits:
- Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
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Job Description
- RPO Recruitment’s client, a quantity surveying consultancy in Somerset West is seeking a motivated Graduate or Junior Quantity Surveyor to join its team.
- This opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate or candidate with up to two years of quantity surveying experience who is looking to develop their technical skills and gain valuable industry exposure.
Requirements:
- BSc or BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying.
- Newly graduated or a maximum of 2 years’ experience in the quantity surveying field.
- Candidate QS registration with SACQSP will be advantageous.
- Proficiency in WinQS and MS Office, with knowledge of related QS software beneficial.
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication, organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn and work collaboratively within a professional team.
Benefits:
- Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications
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Job Description
- RPO Recruitment is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Civil Draughtsperson to join an established consulting engineering team in Durbanville, Cape Town. This is an opportunity to contribute to large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects within a well-established design office, working alongside engineers and technologists involved in design, procurement, contract administration and construction monitoring.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate technical drawings and deliverables while supporting the engineering team throughout the design and construction process.
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Draughting or a related technical field.
- Preferably 2–5 years’ experience in civil draughting, ideally within a consulting engineering or infrastructure environment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Experience with Civil 3D or equivalent software will be advantageous.
- Experience preparing drawings for:
- Roads and road alignments
- Bulk earthworks
- Stormwater infrastructure
- Water reticulation
- Sewer infrastructure
- Ability to interpret survey data, engineering drawings, calculations, sketches and design instructions.
- Familiarity with relevant South African standards and municipal drawing requirements.
- Valid driver’s licence is advantageous.
- Access to an own vehicle and willingness to use it for site visits and meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and update civil engineering layouts, plans, longitudinal sections, cross-sections and construction details.
- Develop technical drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D or equivalent software.
- Assist engineers with terrain modelling, road alignments, earthworks and civil services layouts.
- Interpret survey information, engineering calculations, sketches and design instructions.
- Incorporate design changes and maintain accurate drawing registers and revision records.
- Coordinate drawings with structural, electrical, architectural and other project disciplines.
- Check drawings for accuracy, consistency and compliance with project specifications and company standards.
- Assist with quantity take-offs and the preparation of tender and construction documentation.
- Attend site visits when required.
- Prepare as-built drawings using verified site information.
- Manage drawing deadlines and promptly raise missing information or technical discrepancies with the project engineer.
Core Competencies and Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to drawing quality.
- Good spatial awareness and technical understanding.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- A collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Strong organisational and file-management skills.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Honesty, loyalty, responsibility and self-motivation.
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Creativity and a willingness to learn.
- An ability to respond constructively to technical feedback.
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Job Description
- RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading engineering consulting firm is looking for an experienced Structural Modeller to join its Pretoria office. This office-based role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of commercial, industrial, mining, infrastructure, airport and structural projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop accurate 3D structural models using Autodesk Revit.
- Produce reinforced concrete and structural steel construction drawings.
- Prepare reinforcement detailing drawings and bending schedules using ProBar.
- Coordinate structural models with other project disciplines.
- Update drawings and models in line with engineering revisions.
- Perform quality checks to ensure compliance with project and company standards.
- Provide drawing support throughout the design and construction phases.
Requirements:
- National Diploma/Certificate (or equivalent) in Draughting, Civil Engineering, Multi-disciplinary Drawing Office Practice, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years' structural drafting/modelling experience within a consulting engineering environment.
- Strong proficiency in Autodesk Revit.
- Experience using ProBar for reinforcement detailing and bending schedules.
- Good working knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Experience with Navisworks, BIM Collaborate/BIM 360, or Prokon.
- Solid understanding of reinforced concrete and structural steel detailing.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Exposure to commercial, industrial, mining, airport, bridge or water-retaining structure projects.
- Immediate availability would be advantageous; however, candidates with short notice periods are encouraged to apply.
Benefits:
- Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
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Job Description
- Our client is seeking a Mechanical Building Services Consulting Engineer to join its Cape Town office. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career mechanical engineer looking to build a career within the building services consulting industry, working on a diverse range of commercial, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and public infrastructure projects.
- The successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineers, assisting with the design, specification, project management, and delivery of mechanical building services systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning and design of mechanical building services systems.
- Design HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems.
- Assist with the design of Fire Protection and Wet Services systems.
- Conduct mechanical services audits and site assessments.
- Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, and reports.
- Assist with cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender documentation.
- Support project management throughout all project phases.
- Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Conduct site inspections and provide technical support during construction.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant South African standards and project specifications.
Project Experience
Opportunity to work on projects including:
- Office Developments
- Retail Centres
- Hospitals
- Hotels
- Gyms
- Data Centres
- Commercial Buildings
- Public Buildings
Minimum Requirements
- BEng Mechanical Engineering
- BSc Mechanical Engineering
- BTech Mechanical Engineering
- 0–3 years' experience, preferably within a consulting engineering environment.
- Strong interest in Building Services Engineering.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Key Competencies
- Strong technical and analytical ability.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and develop within a consulting engineering environment.
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Job Description
- A civil engineering practice based in Paarl is looking to appoint a Junior Civil Engineer to join its team.
- This is an excellent opportunity for a young civil engineer who is looking to grow their technical experience within a professional and established office environment.
Minimum Requirements
- BEng / BSc Civil Engineering or relevant Civil Engineering qualification.
- 1–3 years' relevant experience preferred.
- Practical experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Good understanding of civil engineering principles and design.
- Strong technical and analytical ability.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a professional team environment.
- Afrikaans-speaking.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with civil engineering design and project work.
- Prepare and develop technical drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Assist senior engineers with project deliverables and technical documentation.
- Participate in the preparation of engineering designs and drawings.
- Assist with site-related requirements and project coordination where required.
- Ensure drawings and technical work are accurate and completed within project deadlines.
- Work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and other project team members.
- Develop technical knowledge and gain further exposure across civil engineering projects.
- The ideal candidate will be a motivated Junior Civil Engineer with 1–3 years' experience, good AutoCAD Civil 3D skills, and a genuine interest in developing their career within a smaller, established engineering practice.
- Afrikaans-speaking candidates are preferred to align with the existing office environment and culture.
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Job Description
- A leading Electrical Engineering Consultancy is seeking an experienced Revit Draughtsperson / BIM Modeller to join its Cape Town office.
- The Cape Town team focuses primarily on Building Services and Data Centre projects, offering the successful candidate an opportunity to work on technically complex and exciting projects within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accurate Revit models for engineering projects.
- Produce detailed technical drawings and documentation using Revit and AutoCAD.
- Assist engineers with the development and coordination of building services designs.
- Develop coordinated BIM models in accordance with project requirements.
- Interpret engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and project information.
- Coordinate models and drawings with other MEP disciplines.
- Update models and drawings in line with design changes and project requirements.
- Ensure drawings and models are accurate, coordinated, and issued according to project deadlines.
- Work closely with engineers, technicians, and other members of the project team.
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Draughting, Engineering, BIM, or a related field will be advantageous.
- Approximately 5 years' experience working with Revit.
- Strong practical Revit and AutoCAD experience.
- Electrical building services experience is highly preferred.
- Candidates with experience in other MEP services will also be considered.
- Experience within a consulting engineering environment will be advantageous.
- Strong understanding of technical drawings and building services documentation.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple project requirements.
- Own reliable transport.
- Available to start as soon as possible.
Software
- Revit – strong experience required
- AutoCAD – strong experience required
- Experience with BIM coordination and other relevant MEP software will be advantageous.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong Revit and AutoCAD background, with around 5 years' Revit experience and preferably a background in electrical building services.
- Candidates with strong Revit experience in other MEP disciplines will also be considered, provided they have the technical ability and understanding required to work within a multidisciplinary building services environment.
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Job Description
- A reputable civil construction company is seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Site Agent to oversee and deliver civil engineering projects. This opportunity is suited to a strong leader with proven site and project management experience across pipelines, earthworks, roads, concrete works, and reservoirs.
- The successful candidate will manage construction activities, project programmes, site teams, subcontractors, quality, safety, and stakeholder coordination to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in accordance with contractual and technical requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and manage civil construction projects from site establishment through to completion.
- Oversee pipelines, earthworks, roads, concrete works, reservoirs, and related civil infrastructure activities.
- Manage site teams, subcontractors, plant, materials, and daily construction operations.
- Develop and monitor project programmes using MS Project.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, SANS 1200, GCC, and contractual requirements.
- Monitor project progress, productivity, quality, costs, and deadlines.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
- Maintain project records, reports, site documentation, and contractual correspondence.
- Promote compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Minimum Requirements
- BEng, BSc, BTech, or National Diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- Minimum 5–8 years' construction management experience on civil projects.
- Professional registration with ECSA or SACPCMP will be advantageous.
- Proven civil construction project management experience involving pipelines, earthworks, roads, concrete works, and reservoirs.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods and standards, including SANS 1200 and GCC.
- Proficiency in MS Office and project management software, particularly MS Project.
- Excellent leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Afrikaans.
- Valid driver's license.
Ideal Candidate
- The ideal candidate will be a practical and results-driven civil construction professional with the leadership skills to manage people, programmes, and site operations effectively. Strong technical knowledge, sound contractual awareness, and proven delivery across varied civil works are essential.
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Job Description
- A leading consulting engineering environment in Cape Town is looking to identify an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its team from January 2027.
- The successful candidate will have a strong background in electrical building services and proven experience within a consulting engineering environment.
- This is an opportunity to become part of a professional multidisciplinary team working on a range of building services projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical building services solutions for a variety of projects.
- Prepare and review electrical engineering designs, drawings and technical documentation.
- Assist with the planning and delivery of electrical building services projects.
- Interpret project requirements, specifications and technical information.
- Coordinate electrical designs with architects, engineers and other multidisciplinary team members.
- Assist with project documentation, specifications, reports and technical submissions.
- Conduct design reviews and ensure designs comply with relevant standards and project requirements.
- Attend project and coordination meetings where required.
- Assist with site inspections and provide technical input during construction.
- Work closely with project teams to ensure projects are delivered within required timeframes and quality standards.
Minimum Requirements
- BEng, BSc or BTech in Electrical Engineering or a related recognised qualification.
- Proven experience within a consulting engineering environment is essential.
- Building Services experience is required.
- Practical experience in the design and delivery of electrical building services.
- Experience on commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, data centre or similar building services projects will be advantageous.
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering design principles and relevant standards.
- Professional registration with ECSA will be advantageous.
- Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary consulting engineering environment.
- Ability to manage project requirements and meet deadlines.
Building Services Experience
- Candidates should have practical exposure to electrical engineering within the building services sector, including experience with the design and documentation of electrical systems for buildings.
Experience across one or more of the following environments will be advantageous:
- Commercial buildings
- Residential developments
- Healthcare facilities
- Hospitality projects
- Industrial buildings
- Data centres
- Other multidisciplinary building services projects
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Job Description
Permanent | Full-Time | Building Services & Electrical Infrastructure
- A well-established engineering consultancy is seeking a talented and passionate Electrical Technologist / Technician to join its team in Bellville, Cape Town.
- This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical professional with proven design, procurement, and contract management experience across electrical infrastructure and building services projects.
- The successful candidate will work on both municipal and private-sector projects, gaining exposure to projects from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on electrical infrastructure and multidisciplinary building services projects.
- Assist with projects from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and execution.
- Manage electrical design and project deliverables independently and as part of a team.
- Liaise with clients, employers, public authorities, project teams, and executive managers.
- Attend design, client, and project meetings.
- Compile cost estimates, Bills of Quantities, specifications, technical documentation, procurement documentation, and reports.
- Manage electrical infrastructure and building services projects and contracts.
- Assist with financial planning, revenue estimates, capital estimates, and project budgets.
- Analyse project requirements and independently resolve technical and project-related challenges.
- Coordinate and integrate different software packages where required.
- Work effectively within a collaborative, open-plan office environment.
Minimum Requirements
- BTech Degree or National Diploma (NDip) in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years' relevant experience.
- Proven design and construction experience within electrical infrastructure and/or building services.
- Experience with electrical infrastructure design software.
- Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
- Willingness to travel and drive throughout the Western Cape.
- ECSA registration as Pr Tech or Pr Techni Eng will be advantageous, or candidates who are eligible for registration.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
Software Experience
- MS Office Suite
- AutoCAD
- Reticmaster
- Relux
- Experience with Revit MEP will be advantageous.
- Ability to integrate and work across different software packages.
Ideal Candidate
- The ideal candidate will be an independent and self-driven electrical professional who is comfortable taking ownership of projects, working under pressure, setting and achieving goals, and engaging confidently with clients and project stakeholders.
- The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a small, communicative, and collaborative team environment, while having the technical capability to manage projects independently.
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Job Description
- An industry leading consulting engineering firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its Cape Town office. This permanent opportunity is ideal for a motivated engineer with a strong background in building services consulting, delivering electrical designs for commercial, retail, residential, and mixed-use developments.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of electrical building services projects while working closely with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design electrical building services systems for commercial, residential, retail, and mixed-use developments.
- Prepare electrical designs in accordance with client requirements and relevant SANS standards.
- Coordinate electrical services with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Prepare technical specifications, engineering reports, and design documentation.
- Estimate electrical loads and bulk supply requirements for new developments.
- Liaise with municipal authorities and utility providers regarding electrical connections and infrastructure.
- Prepare tender documentation and evaluate contractor submissions.
- Procure electrical equipment, including lighting, generators, UPS systems, and associated infrastructure.
- Monitor project costs and assist with budgeting and cost control.
- Conduct site inspections and provide construction support throughout project execution.
- Ensure projects are delivered within programme, budget, and quality requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 6 years' experience in electrical engineering within a consulting or building services environment.
- Proven experience on commercial, retail, residential, and mixed-use development projects.
- Strong understanding of South African electrical standards, including SANS 10142 and related regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Valid driver's license.
Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa will be advantageous but is not essential.
Project Experience
Experience on projects such as:
- Commercial developments
- Residential developments
- Retail centres and shopping malls
- Mixed-use developments
- Office buildings
- Data centres
- Healthcare facilities
- Educational facilities
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Job Description
- A well-established consulting engineering firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its team in Durbanville on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in electrical engineering and infrastructure projects, particularly electrical reticulation, to become part of a collaborative and technically driven environment.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of electrical engineering projects while working closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical engineering solutions for infrastructure and development projects.
- Prepare technical designs, specifications, calculations, and engineering reports.
- Design and coordinate electrical reticulation systems.
- Produce and review engineering drawings and project documentation.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Conduct site inspections and provide technical support during construction.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable South African standards and client specifications.
- Manage project deliverables within programme and budget requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
Minimum Requirements
- BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 6 years' relevant electrical engineering experience.
- Experience in electrical reticulation will be highly advantageous.
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering design principles and infrastructure projects.
- Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa is not required.
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Job Description
- RPO Recruitment is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Civil Draughtsperson to join an established consulting engineering team in Durbanville, Cape Town. This is an opportunity to contribute to large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects within a well-established design office, working alongside engineers and technologists involved in design, procurement, contract administration and construction monitoring.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate technical drawings and deliverables while supporting the engineering team throughout the design and construction process.
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Draughting or a related technical field.
- Preferably 2–5 years’ experience in civil draughting, ideally within a consulting engineering or infrastructure environment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Experience with Civil 3D or equivalent software will be advantageous.
Experience preparing drawings for:
- Roads and road alignments
- Bulk earthworks
- Stormwater infrastructure
- Water reticulation
- Sewer infrastructure
- Ability to interpret survey data, engineering drawings, calculations, sketches and design instructions.
- Familiarity with relevant South African standards and municipal drawing requirements.
- Valid driver’s licence is advantageous.
- Access to an own vehicle and willingness to use it for site visits and meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and update civil engineering layouts, plans, longitudinal sections, cross-sections and construction details.
- Develop technical drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D or equivalent software.
- Assist engineers with terrain modelling, road alignments, earthworks and civil services layouts.
- Interpret survey information, engineering calculations, sketches and design instructions.
- Incorporate design changes and maintain accurate drawing registers and revision records.
- Coordinate drawings with structural, electrical, architectural and other project disciplines.
- Check drawings for accuracy, consistency and compliance with project specifications and company standards.
- Assist with quantity take-offs and the preparation of tender and construction documentation.
- Attend site visits when required.
- Prepare as-built drawings using verified site information.
- Manage drawing deadlines and promptly raise missing information or technical discrepancies with the project engineer.
Core Competencies and Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to drawing quality.
- Good spatial awareness and technical understanding.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- A collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Strong organisational and file-management skills.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Honesty, loyalty, responsibility and self-motivation.
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Creativity and a willingness to learn.
- An ability to respond constructively to technical feedback.
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Job Description
- A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Design Civil Engineer to join its civil infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with proven experience in the design and delivery of roads, stormwater, bulk earthworks, water and sewer infrastructure.
- The ideal candidate will be a professionally registered Civil Engineer / Technologist with strong design-office experience and a proven track record in civil infrastructure. Particular emphasis will be placed on advanced Civil 3D and IDAS capability, together with hands-on experience in roads, stormwater, bulk earthworks, water, and sewer infrastructure
- The successful candidate will take a leading role in developing high-quality civil infrastructure designs, technical documentation, drawings, and contract documentation, with AutoCAD Civil 3D and IDAS forming an important part of the design environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the geometric and detailed design of roads, including:
- Alignments
- Cross-sections
- Intersections
- Pavement design
- Road rehabilitation and new construction
Design stormwater management and drainage systems, including:
- Drainage networks
- Attenuation ponds
- Channels
- Culvert sizing
- Hydraulic modelling
- Undertake bulk earthworks design, balancing, and optimisation for large infrastructure projects.
- Design gravity and pressurised pipelines for water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.
- Undertake hydraulic analysis and profile design for pipeline systems.
- Utilise AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop surfaces, corridors, assemblies, pipe networks, drawings, and quantities.
- Use IDAS as part of the civil infrastructure design process.
- Prepare detailed engineering design reports and contract documentation.
- Coordinate designs with structural, geotechnical, electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
- Provide technical guidance, support, and mentoring to junior engineers.
- Attend site visits, design meetings, and client presentations as required.
- Ensure all designs comply with applicable South African standards and local authority requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- BEng / BTech in Civil Engineering.
- Minimum 5+ years' relevant experience.
- Professional registration as Pr. Eng. / Pr. Tech.
Proven advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including:
- Corridors
- Assemblies
- Surfaces
- Pipe networks
- Quantities
- Strong working knowledge of IDAS.
Extensive experience in:
- Road design, including rehabilitation and new construction
- Stormwater drainage and management
- Bulk earthworks design and optimisation
- Gravity pipeline design
- Pressurised water and sewer pipeline design
- Hydraulic analysis and profile design
- Valid driver's licence and own transport.
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Job Description
- A reputable company is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager / Senior Site Agent to join its Western Cape team.
- This is a senior-level opportunity for an accomplished construction professional with extensive experience working for a large, established construction contractor and a proven track record across commercial, industrial, and multi-storey construction projects.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- SACPCMP registration required.
- Minimum 15 years' total construction experience.
- At least 10 years' experience with a recognised large construction contractor in the Western Cape.
- Previous experience specifically as a Senior Site Agent and/or Contracts Manager.
- Strong commercial and industrial construction experience.
- Extensive multi-storey construction experience.
- Strong understanding of NEC and JBCC contracts and contract administration.
- Proven ability to manage large-scale construction projects, teams, subcontractors, and commercial requirements.
Key Competencies
- Strong contract and commercial management skills.
- Excellent leadership and people management ability.
- Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent understanding of construction programmes, budgets, quality, and HSE.
- Strong knowledge of NEC and JBCC contractual processes.
- Ability to manage complex construction projects from commencement through to completion
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