Junior Engineer/Technician/Technologist - Transpor

A well-established engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Junior Engineer / Technologist / Technician to join their Transportation Division in Pietermaritzburg.

This role is ideal for a motivated junior professional looking to grow within a structured environment, gain exposure to a variety of transportation and municipal infrastructure projects, and work towards professional registration.

You’ll play a key role in supporting technical delivery, site work, and project execution while benefiting from a strong professional development programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Support feasibility studies, as well as preliminary and detailed design for transportation and municipal infrastructure projects

• Assist with geometric design, roads, and stormwater infrastructure projects

• Contribute to traffic engineering and transport planning initiatives (where required)

• Assist in preparing tender documentation, specifications, and BOQs

• Participate in site inspections, construction monitoring, and project assessments

• Produce and review technical drawings, reports, and documentation

• Attend project meetings and compile reports

• Ensure compliance with internal quality management systems and project standards

Minimum Requirements

• 3–5 years’ post-graduate experience in transportation / civil infrastructure engineering

• Relevant qualification:

  • BSc / BEng / BEng Tech / Advanced Diploma / BTech / NDip / Diploma in Civil Engineering

• Experience in one or more of the following:

  • Geometric design

  • Municipal roads and stormwater design

Technical Skills

• Proficient in:

  • MS Office (especially Excel)

  • AutoCAD

  • Civil 3D

Advantageous:

• Civil Designer

• MS Project

• SIDRA

Additional Requirements

• Valid, unendorsed driver’s license

• Strong communication, report writing, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and within a structured team environment

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Professional Development

• Opportunity to register (or continue registration) as a Candidate with Engineering Council of South Africa

• Structured mentorship and development programme to support professional registration

• Ongoing training, research opportunities, and exposure to industry best practices

Why Appl