What does a civil engineer earn in SA?

Candidate engineers earn R28–42k. Pr.Eng seniors earn R90k+ monthly.

Is civil engineering a good career?

Yes - strong demand from infrastructure spending and steady long-term growth.

4 years BEng + 3 years to Pr.Eng = around 7 years.

Yes - it typically increases salary by 30–50%.

Mining, oil & gas and water engineering tend to lead.

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