Civil Engineering Technician

eThekwini Municipality
KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Engineering
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Job Description

Key Responsibility Areas:

  • Provides technical information on the principles and applications associated with structural form and efficiencies for basic structural engineering works.
  • Applies principles and techniques associated with the development of structural engineering designs at a basic level.
  • Attends to specific sequences associated with the preparation and collation of contract documentation.
  • Monitors compliance with terms and conditions during the execution of specific minor structural engineering contracts.

Requirements

  • Planning.
  • Organisational Awareness.
  • Attention to Detail.
  • Design.
  • Project Management.
  • Construction.
  • Operations and Maintenance.
  • Communication.
  • Service Delivery Orientation.
  • Resilience.
  • Learning Orientation.
  • Accountability and Ethical Conduct.

Essential Requirements:

  • National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Civil Engineering.
  • Registered as a Candidate Civil Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) within 3 months of employment.
  • Valid motor vehicle driving license
  • 1 year relevant post qualification experience.
  • Computer Literacy.

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 36000268B

Key Responsibility Areas:

  • Provides technical information on the principles and applications associated with design, draughting and contract management of structural engineering requirements for average complexity projects.
  • Applies principles and techniques associated with the development of technical designs.
  • Disseminates information on technical aspects and provides reports detailing interventions and outcomes.
  • Coordinates sequences associated with the preparation and collation of contract documentation and undertaking and reporting on tender/contractor evaluations.
  • Implements and monitors minor structural engineering contracts for average complexity projects.


  • Planning.
  • Organisational Awareness.
  • Attention to Detail.
  • Design.
  • Project Management.
  • Construction.
  • Operations and Maintenance.
  • Service Delivery Orientation.
  • Communication.
  • Resilience.
  • Cognitive ability.
  • Accountability and ethical conduct.

Essential Requirements:

  • National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Civil Engineering.
  • Registered as a Professional Civil Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
  • Valid motor vehicle driving license
  • 3 Years relevant post qualification experience.
  • Computer Literacy.

Special Conditions:

  • Appointment or, progression to Senior Civil Engineering Technician level will be subject to applicants'' achieving the required number of credits that would be deemed as a pass in the internal Assessment Test.

CHIEF CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 36000268C

Key Responsibility Areas:

  • Supports and provides technical advice/information on principles and applications associated with design, draughting and contract management of complex structural engineering requirements.
  • Applies principles and techniques associated with the development of complex technical designs.
  • Disseminates information on technical aspects and provides report detailing interventions and outcomes.
  • Coordinates sequences associated with the preparation collation of contract documentation and/or evaluating tender applications.
  • Coordinates and controls the implementation/ outcomes of complex structural engineering contracts.


  • Planning.
  • Organisational Awareness.
  • Attention to Detail.
  • Design.
  • Project Management.
  • Construction.
  • Operations and Maintenance.
  • Communication.
  • Resilience
  • Cognitive ability.
  • Accountability and ethical conduct.
  • Coaching and Mentoring.

Essential Requirements:

  • National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Civil Engineering.
  • Registered as a Professional Civil Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
  • Valid motor vehicle driving license
  • 3 Years relevant post qualification experience.
  • Computer Literacy.

Special Conditions:

  • Appointment or progression to Chief Civil Engineering Technician level will be subject to applicants’ achieving the required number of credits that would be deemed as a pass in the Internal Assessment Test.

Qualifications

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 36000268

Essential Requirements:

  • National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Civil Engineering.
  • Registered as a Candidate Civil Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) within 3 months of employment.
  • Valid motor vehicle driving license
  • 1 year relevant post qualification experience.

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 36000268B

Essential Requirements:

  • National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Civil Engineering.
  • Registered as a Professional Civil Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
  • Valid motor vehicle driving license
  • 3 Years relevant post qualification experience.
  • Computer Literacy.

CHIEF CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 36000268C

Essential Requirements:

  • National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Civil Engineering.
  • Registered as a Professional Civil Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
  • Valid motor vehicle driving license
  • 3 Years relevant post qualification experience.
  • Computer Literacy.

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You'll apply on eThekwini Municipality's own site before 20 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKwaZulu-Natal
CategoryEngineering
Experience1+ years
Posted11 November 2026
Closing Date20 November 2026
eThekwini Municipality
KwaZulu-Natal

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