A Cape Town construction team is looking for two experienced Civil Technicians to join its site team, in a role advertised as Site Engineer – Civils. This permanent opportunity suits a technically strong professional with a civil engineering qualification and hands-on construction site experience, ready to support site operations, inspections and the delivery of civil engineering projects.
About the company and the work
The role is advertised by MSP Staffing (PTY) LTD, a specialist recruitment agency focused on engineering and construction, mining and related sectors, on behalf of a client with a Cape Town site team. The successful candidates will work on site, supporting civil engineering activities and helping to keep construction work on track, compliant and safe.
Role details and duties
Duties include assisting with the supervision and coordination of civil engineering activities on site; monitoring construction progress to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications; conducting site inspections and assisting with quality assurance and quality control; interpreting technical drawings and identifying potential construction issues; recording site measurements, progress updates and relevant technical information; coordinating with contractors, engineers and other project stakeholders; assisting in resolving technical challenges and ensuring work is completed to the required standards; and promoting compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
Requirements
Applicants need a National Diploma or BTech in Civil, Building or Construction, and approximately 3 to 5 years of relevant civil engineering experience. Practical experience working on construction sites is required, along with the ability to interpret civil engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation, and a good understanding of construction methods, quality control and site safety requirements. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively with site teams, contractors and project management personnel. No experience level label is stated in the advert beyond the 3 to 5 years of experience described.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy is advertised on Careers24, where the closing date is given as 29 December 2026. Apply only through the official Careers24 listing using the Apply button on this page, and be wary of anyone asking for payment in exchange for a job offer — legitimate recruiters do not charge applicants for placement.
Practical tips
Before applying, make sure your CV shows your civil qualification, your years of site experience, and concrete examples of inspections, quality checks and progress reporting you have handled. Mention the types of civil works you have supervised or coordinated, since that evidence speaks directly to what the client needs on site.
How the process works
Applications go through the Careers24 listing to MSP Staffing, which screens candidates against the stated requirements. Shortlisted candidates are contacted for the next steps. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, so if you have not heard back, keep an eye on similar engineering openings.
Important information
This post is shared for information only and is not a job offer or a guarantee of employment. Always confirm the salary, duties, closing date and application instructions in the original advert before applying, as details may change. Note that the advert title says Site Engineer – Civils while the body describes two Civil Technician roles — check the original advert for the exact job title. The stated salary range is R25,000 to R45,833 per month, the role is permanent and based in Cape Town, and the reference is 2396662.
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