Junior Engineer/Technician/Technologist - Transportation

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.

• 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

• 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

• Proficient in:
• MS Office (especially Excel)
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D

Advantageous:

• Civil Designer
• MS Project
• SIDRA

• 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

• 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

• Work on diverse and impactful infrastructure projects
• Gain hands-on experience across design and site environments
• Be part of a team that values growth, mentorship, and technical excellence