Structural Civil Engineer

Structural Civil Engineer

Company: Kamal CISCO (Pty) Ltd
Department: Engineering / Projects
Business Unit: Kamal CISCO
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Employment Type: Permanent

Reporting To: Engineering Manager / Projects Manager

POSITION PURPOSE

The Civil Engineer is responsible for providing civil engineering expertise in the planning, design, execution, supervision, maintenance, and improvement of civil infrastructure within the steel manufacturing facility. The incumbent will ensure that all civil engineering projects and maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, within budget, and in compliance with applicable engineering standards, statutory requirements, and Company policies.

The role supports plant reliability by maintaining structural integrity, managing civil construction projects, and ensuring that infrastructure supports safe and uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The incumbent is responsible for:

• Managing civil engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Supervising contractors performing civil works.
• Maintaining Company buildings, roads, drainage systems, foundations, and other civil infrastructure.
• Conducting engineering inspections and structural assessments.
• Preparing technical reports, specifications, engineering drawings, and project documentation.
• Monitoring project costs, schedules, and quality standards.
• Ensuring compliance with occupational health, safety, environmental, and engineering legislation.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and infrastructure optimisation.
• Assisting with capital expenditure projects and plant expansion programmes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) will be advantageous.
• Valid Code B Driver's Licence.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years' civil engineering experience.
• Experience within heavy industrial, manufacturing, mining, steel, construction, or processing environments.
• Proven project management experience.
• Experience supervising contractors and managing infrastructure maintenance.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Civil engineering design principles.
• Structural engineering.
• Concrete and steel structures.
• Construction project management.
• Stormwater and drainage systems.
• Roads and pavement construction.
• Building maintenance.
• South African National Standards (SANS).
• Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
• Environmental legislation.
• Contract administration.

COMPETENCIES

Technical Competencies

• Civil engineering expertise.
• Engineering analysis and problem-solving.
• Project planning and coordination.
• Budget and cost control.
• Risk assessment.
• Technical report writing.
• Contractor management.
• Quality assurance.

Behavioural Competencies

• Integrity and professionalism.
• Accountability.
• Attention to detail.
• Planning and organising.
• Results orientation.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Initiative and innovation.
• Communication skills.
• Decision-making.
• Adaptability.
• Customer service orientation.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Performance will be measured against:

• Completion of projects within approved budgets and timelines.
• Infrastructure availability and reliability.
• Compliance with engineering standards and statutory requirements.
• Contractor performance.
• Safety performance.
• Quality of completed work.
• Effective cost management.
• Preventative maintenance implementation.
• Reduction in infrastructure-related downtime.
• Successful completion of assigned engineering projects.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires working in both office and operational environments within a heavy industrial steel manufacturing plant. The incumbent will be exposed to:

• Noise
• Heat
• Dust
• Construction activities
• Heavy machinery
• Elevated work areas

Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

The Civil Engineer shall:

• Promote a zero-harm culture.
• Comply with all Company SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Ensure contractors comply with safety requirements.
• Identify and report hazards.
• Participate in safety investigations and audits.
• Support environmental compliance initiatives.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

This position provides valuable exposure to large-scale industrial engineering projects and offers opportunities to develop expertise in heavy manufacturing infrastructure, project management, contractor supervision, and industrial asset management.

Pay: R35 000,00 - R40 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to accept a salary between R35,000 to R40,000?

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• Structural Civil Engineering: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person