Civil Engineering Intern

Recruiter:

Signa Opportunity

Job Ref:

JHB000943/SMO

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity
is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.

About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Position: Civil Engineering Intern

Stipend: R5500

Location: Gauteng (Midrand)

POSITION INFO:
About the role
The Civil Engineering Technician will report to the Managing Director and will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering projects, as well as contributing to the company’s tendering and business development efforts.

Responsibilities:

Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordination of civil engineering projects.
Monitor project progress and support timely, cost-effective delivery.
Conduct site inspections and ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
Provide technical support and interpret drawings and project documents.
Prepare and maintain project documentation and reports.
Support tendering processes, including sourcing opportunities, preparing submissions, developing programmes, attending briefing sessions.
Assist with pricing, BoQs, and obtaining supplier/subcontractor quotations.
Support procurement and monitor project costs.
Engage with clients, consultants, and suppliers professionally.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and engineering standards.
Provide general project and administrative support to the Managing Director.

Minimum Requirements

South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
Matric.
National Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.

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