Civil Engineer

Title: Civil Engineer

Area: Cape Town Region

Industry: Steel & Iron Manufacturing (Production & Maintenance)

Ref No.: TRG 2455sTEE

Start Date: As soon as possible

Type: Permanent

Salary: TBD (Neg + Relocation Assistance + Accommodation Support + Medical Aid + Provident Fund

Special Instructions: Director: Management, Projects and Operations

An opportunity exists for a highly experienced CIVIL ENGINEER for permanent employment within a large-scale steel and iron manufacturing operation based in the Cape Town Region.

• This role reports into Executive Management (Projects & Operations) and is responsible for all civil works across the plant, including strategic project execution, structural design oversight, site supervision, and capital infrastructure development with immediate focus on a major oxygen plant project and ongoing heavy industrial upgrades.
• This is not a general commercial construction role. We are seeking a candidate with proven exposure to integrated or mini-mill steel environments and high-capacity industrial operations
• This role is ideally suited to candidates with significant exposure to integrated or mini-mill steel operations, including experience within large heavy-industry environments such as ArcelorMittal, Scaw Metals, Highveld Steel, or similar high-capacity steelmaking plants (adv).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Planning & Design

Conduct site analysis and interpret survey data
Develop project plans, structural designs, blueprints and technical specifications
Ensure integration with mechanical, electrical and production requirements

Feasibility & Risk Assessment

Evaluate technical and financial feasibility of civil works
Assess environmental impacts and regulatory requirements
Conduct structural and operational risk assessments

Project & Site Management

Oversee site labour and contractor performance
Manage materials logistics and civil project sequencing
Monitor timelines, budgets and quality benchmarks
Coordinate across operations, engineering and maintenance teams

Structural Engineering Oversight

Design and verify structures to withstand static and dynamic loads
Ensure durability, plant safety compliance and heavy equipment support
Validate foundations, steel structures and industrial load-bearing elements

Compliance & Governance

Ensure adherence to building codes, environmental legislation and safety regulations
Maintain documentation aligned with industrial audit requirements

Cost & Budget Control

Prepare detailed cost estimates
Monitor expenditure against approved budgets
Report deviations and manage cost control measures

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Grade 12 and relevant tertiary education in civil engineering.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (BEng / BSc / equivalent)
• 10 - 12-years experience in site supervision of industrial and commercial projects
• Proven exposure to steel manufacturing / mini-mill / integrated plant environments
• Experience within high-capacity operations such as large industrial plants (steel, foundry, smelting, heavy engineering)
• Advanced project management and budgeting capability
• Strong structural design and industrial foundation knowledge
• Proficiency in CAD and engineering design softwareValid Code 8 License.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong mathematical and technical aptitude
• Computer literacy certificate.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Valid Code 8 Drivers License

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered.