Assistant Resident Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE027942/NM

Date posted:

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A great opportunity has opened for an Assistant Resident Engineer to support the on-site delivery of a major civil engineering project in the southern suburbs. If you’re handsâon, detailâdriven, and ready to grow your site supervision career, this role is for you.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

Assist with daily site supervision and contract administration
Monitor construction quality and compliance with drawings and specs
Conduct site inspections and prepare progress and quality reports
Support the RE with managing contractor queries and documentation
Attend site meetings and assist with project coordination
Ensure adherence to safety and environmental requirements

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 2–5 years’ construction supervision experience
Exposure to roads, pipelines, or municipal infrastructure (advantageous)
Strong reporting, inspection, and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fastâpaced site environment

Qualification:

BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering
ECSA registration (Candidate or Professional) beneficial

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

Contact NHLAKANIPHO MKHWANAZI on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTE027945.

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