Civil Engineer

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O MOCHA O FUMANEGANG from #TheRecruitmentGuy

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).

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

• 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 Driver's License

Type: Permanent

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

Special Instructions: Director: Management, Projects and Operations