Principal Civil Engineer (2025/063)

Overview

Reference
2025/063

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
- South Africa -- Gert Sibande District -- Secunda

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
09 December 2025

Closing date
05 Jan 2026 23:59


Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Company Overview:

Megchem is a leading engineering firm in the petrochemical industry, providing detail geotechnical and structural design and engineering services. We are committed to delivering high-quality solutions to our clients while maintaining the highest standards of technical integrity, schedule, and customer service.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with a B Eng/BSc Eng degree in Civil Engineering from a 4-year full-time study programme and a minimum of 4-8 years of experience. The successful candidate must be a registered professional with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and have extensive experience in detail engineering on small to medium-sized projects, as well as exposure to other engineering disciplines. Additionally, experience in detail design and engineering of equipment, with hands-on experience or exposure to the manufacturing of their own designs, is required. The ability to demonstrate this experience through examples is essential.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage all aspects of detail geotechnical and structural design and engineering projects in the petrochemical industry.
  • Take full responsibility for contract management, technical integrity, schedule, and customer service for assigned projects.
  • Utilise various software tools for design work and perform calculations based on first principles.
  • Work independently and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership, organisational, and time-management skills.
  • Drive to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.
  • Effectively market services and maintain good interpersonal relations.
  • Communicate effectively through written reports in the English language.
  • Maintain organisation and self-discipline in all aspects of work.
  • Possess a valid driver's licence and own transportation (Code B / EB).

Qualifications:

  • B Eng/BSc Eng degree in Civil Engineering from a 4-year full-time study programme.
  • Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is highly preferred.
  • Minimum of 4-8 years of experience as a Senior Civil Engineer.
  • Experience in detail engineering on small to medium-sized projects with exposure to other engineering disciplines.
  • Experience in detail design and engineering of equipment, with hands-on experience or exposure to the manufacturing of their own designs.
  • Ability to demonstrate experience through examples.
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Self-starter and "go-getter" mentality.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Strong report writing skills in the English language.
  • Organised and self-disciplined.
  • Possess a valid driver's licence and own transportation (Code B / EB).

 


Contact information

Handre Naude