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Resident Engineer

MSP Staffing Pty


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is looking for an experienced Resident Engineer to oversee the successful construction of a major water infrastructure project in KwaZulu-Natal. This role is suited to a senior engineering professional with extensive experience in construction supervision contract administration and the delivery of large-scale multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all on-site engineering and construction supervision activities.
  • Represent the Engineer throughout project execution.
  • Manage contract administration in accordance with GCC 2010 and GCC 2015.
  • Review construction progress quality standards and health and safety compliance.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders.
  • Provide technical guidance and resolve engineering challenges during construction.
  • Prepare project reports and monitor programme performance.
  • Ensure successful delivery of complex bulk water infrastructure projects.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric/Grade 12.
  • BSc Eng BEng or equivalent qualification.
  • Registered with ECSA and SACPCMP (or similar) with a minimum of 15 years Resident Engineer experience.
  • Alternatively 30 years relevant Resident Engineer experience.
  • Proven delivery of at least three multidisciplinary engineering projects valued above R500 million.
  • Extensive experience in Water Treatment Works dams and hydraulic infrastructure.
  • Strong contract administration and construction management expertise.
  • Excellent organisational leadership and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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