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Senior Reinforcement Detailer – Consulting Industry

RPO Recruitment

Western Cape Mid-Senior Posted 30 Oct 2026
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Company / organisation RPO Recruitment
Location Western Cape
Type Mid-Senior
Posted 30 Oct 2026

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Overview

An established consulting engineering practice in Cape Town has an opportunity for a Senior Reinforcement Detailer to lead their detailing team. The role combines accurate PADDS reinforcement detailing, technical reviews, and mentorship of junior staff across residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use structural projects.

Requirements

  • At least five years’ relevant experience in structural reinforcement detailing
  • Proven proficiency in PADDS Reinforcement Detailing
  • Good working knowledge of the relevant SANS codes and reinforcement detailing standards
  • Sound understanding of reinforced concrete construction and reinforcement detailing principles
  • Ability to read and interpret structural engineering drawings and specifications
  • Experience reviewing reinforcement drawings and checking other detailers’ work
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities and deadlines
  • Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with engineers, contractors and other project stakeholders
  • Confidence in leading and coordinating a reinforcement detailing team and willingness to train, mentor and develop new recruits
  • A proactive approach to technical problem-solving, pride in accurate, high-quality work, reliability, ownership and commitment to continuous improvement
  • Previous experience in a senior or supervisory detailing role will be advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coordinate and oversee the reinforcement detailing team
  • Produce and review accurate, detailed, construction-ready reinforcement drawings using PADDS Reinforcement Detailing
  • Ensure compliance with relevant SANS codes, standards and industry best practices
  • Interpret structural drawings, specifications and design information to develop practical, accurate reinforcement details
  • Coordinate detailing with structural engineers, BIM technicians, architects and other project team members
  • Review drawings for accuracy, constructability and compliance with the structural engineer’s design intent
  • Manage detailing workloads, prioritise deliverables and meet project deadlines
  • Resolve detailing discrepancies and technical issues with the structural engineering team
  • Train, mentor and develop junior detailers and new recruits
  • Establish and maintain consistent detailing standards and quality-control procedures
  • Improve detailing workflows, productivity and overall drawing quality

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