Resident Engineer - Roads

RPO Recruitment Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract Closes 01 Nov 2026 · 22 days left

Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal Contract Closes 01 Nov 2026

What the job is

This is a job for a Resident Engineer specializing in roads. The role is based in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, and involves working on a major road upgrade project on the N3 highway near Durban. The position is offered by RPO Recruitment, a company that helps people find jobs that match their skills and career goals.

What you will do

You will oversee and manage all road construction activities to make sure they follow approved designs, specifications, and quality standards. You will provide technical supervision for roadworks and monitor progress to ensure everything meets project requirements. You will supervise contractors, subcontractors, and site personnel, and handle quality control and quality assurance for all construction activities. You will review technical submissions, solve technical problems that come up during construction, and ensure all work complies with engineering standards and contractual obligations. You will also attend site meetings, keep accurate records, and make sure health, safety, and environmental rules are followed on site.

What you need

You must have a degree in Civil Engineering, such as a BEng, BSc Eng, or BTech, and be professionally registered with ECSA as either a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng). You need at least 20 years of experience in major road upgrade projects, including work with bulk earthworks, pavement layers, asphalt surfacing, retaining structures, and road construction. Strong technical knowledge of road construction methods, materials, and specifications is required, along with excellent project coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What you will get

The salary for this role is negotiable and will be highly competitive based on your experience. This is a contract position offering the chance to work on a significant infrastructure project. You can apply by contacting Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or by visiting their website.