Lead Design Engineer

Dante Group Pty Ltd · Centurion, Gauteng

Posted 1 September 2026

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Reference: PTA026320-CP-1

Lead Design Engineer - Centurion Salary: R83 333 CTC (including benefits)

We are seeking a full-time, ECSA-registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) to head our civil engineering design office in Centurion Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum requirements

  • BEng / BSc (Eng) in Civil Engineering from an ECSA-accredited institution (or equivalent, ECSA-assessed qualification)
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with the Engineering Council of South Africa — current and in good standing. Registration must be maintained throughout employment
  • Membership of SAICE (South African Institution of Civil Engineering) advantageous
  • 8+ years post-qualification civil engineering experience
  • 5+ years in a senior design or technical leadership role
  • Proven track record delivering municipal infrastructure projects from concept to close-out
  • Full lifecycle experience in roads, stormwater, water reticulation, and sewer networks
  • Tender documentation and CIDB-registered contractor environment experience
  • Strong working knowledge of SANS, COTO, TRH/TMH, and CSIR 'Red Book' codes
  • Hydraulic and hydrological modelling skills for stormwater, water, and sewer networks
  • Pavement and geometric design skills for municipal and provincial roads
  • Proficiency in civil design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil3D / iDAS) and hydraulic packages
  • Sound understanding of construction methods, costing, and contracts (GCC, FIDIC, NEC)
  • Competence in MS Office and project/document management tools
  • Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites
  • Willingness to undergo reference, qualification, and ECSA registration verification

Consultant: Chantene Potgieter - Dante Personnel Pretoria Silver Lakes Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za

If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful Package & Remuneration

R 83333

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