Civil engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of civil and mining engineering structures.

Entry Reqirements

Honours, Bachelor's degree

Typical Tasks

• Organises and establishes control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of materials and systems.
• Organises and plans projects, arranges work schedules, carries out inspection work and plans maintenance control.
• Designs structures such as roads, dams, bridges, railways, hydraulic systems, sewerage systems, industrial and other buildings and plans the layout of tunnels, wells and construction shafts.
• Designs foundations and earthworks.
• Determines and specifies construction methods, materials, quality and safety standards and ensures that equipment operation and maintenance comply with design specifications.
• Undertakes research and advises on soil mechanics, concrete technology, hydraulics, water and waste water treatment processes and other civil engineering matters.

Desired Skills

Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Writing, Active Learning, Monitoring, Mathematics, Learning Strategies, Science