Listing Reference: SANRAL-BMCSCJV-2025-WIL
Listing Status: Open
Position Summary
- Company: Base Major CSCEC Joint Venture (BMC SCJV) in partnership with SANRAL
- Industry: Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Development
- Job Category: Work-Experiential Training / In-Service Training
- Location: EB Cloete Interchange (Spaghetti Junction), N2 & N3, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Contract Type: Fixed-Term Training Programme
- Remuneration: Stipend or training allowance may apply per company policy
- EE Position: Yes
- Closing Date: 12 May 2025 at 12:00 PM
Introduction
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), in partnership with the Base Major CSCEC Joint Venture (BMC SCJV), is offering structured and practical work-experience opportunities for students and graduates in the built environment sector. This 2025 training initiative is a bridge between academic knowledge and real-world engineering practice and targets individuals who need practical workplace exposure to meet graduation or professional registration requirements. Successful candidates will gain direct industry insight by contributing to the high-profile EB Cloete Interchange Project—commonly referred to as “Spaghetti Junction”—in Durban.
This programme aligns with national development goals and professional registration paths, helping participants qualify through institutions such as:
- Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
- South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP)
- South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP)
- South African Geomatics Council (SAGC)
Job Description
The work-experiential programme will place selected candidates directly on-site at the EB Cloete Interchange project, one of South Africa’s most critical infrastructure upgrades. Participants will support professional teams and be immersed in all aspects of construction and project execution.
Interns and trainees will:
- Assist with technical, engineering, and project-related tasks
- Participate in day-to-day construction site operations
- Contribute to the planning, implementation, and tracking of major civil works
- Be exposed to health and safety compliance and on-site regulations
- Support the development of technical documents, reports, and compliance forms
- Complete logbooks and learning documentation for university or professional purposes
- Learn directly under engineers, site managers, and project supervisors
- Gain confidence, practical insight, and workplace skills essential to future employment
Ideal Candidate
The ideal applicant is someone who:
- Has a strong academic background in civil engineering or a built environment discipline
- Is passionate about infrastructure development and eager to gain field experience
- Is willing to work in a structured, demanding site-based environment
- Has the ability to work collaboratively in diverse and multicultural teams
- Is committed to completing their academic or professional registration requirements through practical training
- Possesses strong work ethic, discipline, and a desire to learn by doing
Role Responsibility
Selected trainees and interns will take part in the following responsibilities:
- Supporting engineers, surveyors, and construction managers on-site
- Documenting progress through logbooks and structured reporting
- Attending safety briefings, tool-box talks, and compliance sessions
- Assisting with inspections, material tracking, and construction quality assessments
- Participating in design discussions, on-site layout planning, and problem-solving meetings
- Learning technical drawing interpretation and real-time project adjustments
- Understanding key project management principles including scheduling and resource planning
- Developing communication and leadership skills through cross-functional teamwork
Skills and Attributes
To succeed in this programme, candidates should demonstrate the following:
- Basic understanding of construction and civil engineering principles
- Knowledge of health and safety practices in construction
- Time management and ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to be mentored and learn from experts in the field
- Detail-oriented with accurate record-keeping habits
- Effective communication in both written and verbal formats
- Self-motivation and a proactive approach to task completion
- Teamwork and the ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary environments
- Technological aptitude with exposure to engineering software considered a bonus
Qualifications
The programme is designed to accommodate multiple categories of participants, including university graduates, students at universities of technology (UOTs), and learners from TVET colleges. Each has specific requirements:
- Graduates from Universities
- Field: Civil Engineering (BSc or BEng)
- Requirements: Completed degree
- Submit: Cover letter, CV, certified ID, academic transcript, degree certificate
- Graduates from Universities of Technology (UOTs)
- Fields: Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management
- Requirements: Relevant diploma or degree
- Submit: Cover letter, CV, certified ID, transcript, and qualification
- P1 & P2 Students from UOTs
- Fields: Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management
- Requirements: Seeking 12-month in-service training
- Submit: Cover letter, CV, university letter confirming placement requirement, certified ID and academic transcript
- TVET College Students – NATED Programme
- Field: Civil Engineering
- Requirements: 18 or 24-month Work Integrated Learning
- Submit: Cover letter, CV, letter from college, certified ID and transcript
- TVET College Students – NCV Programme
- Fields: Building, Bricklaying, Pipe Laying
- Requirements: 6 or 12-month Work Integrated Learning
- Submit: Cover letter, CV, letter from college, certified ID and transcript
Experience
- University and UOT Graduates: 0–3 years post-qualification experience
- P1/P2 and TVET Candidates: No prior experience needed but must require training for academic or registration purposes
- All applicants must have a strong desire to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to South Africa’s civil engineering landscape
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit complete application documents via email to:
ronaldg@bmcscjv.co.za
Make sure your application includes:
- A clear, concise cover letter
- Your latest CV
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified academic transcript and qualification documents
- An official letter from your institution if required (especially for P1/P2 and WIL candidates)
Important: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Submit your documents before the deadline on 12 May 2025 at 12:00 PM.
Final Note
This is an exceptional opportunity for students and graduates in civil engineering, land surveying, quantity surveying, and construction management to gain crucial industry experience. Participants will contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure project and receive mentorship from highly experienced professionals. Whether you’re finalizing a degree, completing in-service training, or working toward professional registration, this programme can help you bridge the gap between study and employment.
Be part of a transformational project shaping South Africa’s future. Apply today and build your career with purpose.
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