chief director: roads maintenance, Ref No. REFS/045396

Department: department of roads and transport

Directorate: roads infrastructure

Reference: REFS/045396

Closing Date: 2026-04-24

Salary: R1,494,900 - R1,787,328

Centre: Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIRMENTS: NQF level 7 in Built Environment in Construction studies/ BSc/B Eng in Civil/Structural Engineering. Registered with professional Body (such as Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), South African Council for Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) etc. Minimum of 5 years senior management experience within transport infrastructure environment and or built environment. Extensive experience in planning management and execution of roads Construction/ maintenance of projects will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license. Pre-Entry SMS Certificate submitted prior to appointment. Knowledge: Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations. Understanding of expectations of customers. Knowledge of SLAs. Management information knowledge. Knowledge of construction contract law & administration. Engineering Profession Act, 2000. Gauteng Transport Infrastructure Act 2001. National Roads Traffic Act. 1996. National Environmental Management Act, 1998. Colto Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Works. General Conditions of Contract (GCC & FIDIC. Skills: Client orientation and customer focus. People management and empowerment. 87 Service delivery innovation. Problem solving and analysis. Project management methodologies. Contract management. Business performance management. Community relations. Stakeholder relationship management. Analytical thinking. Research. Computer utilization. Policy formulation. Conflict management. Financial management. Adaptability during changes to meet the goals. Strategic management. Change/diversity management. Communication. Creativity DUTIES: Manage departmental maintenance of roads at the regional offices as per the sphere segmentation. Manage outsourced road maintenance services. Provide plant and equipment hire and fleet lease services. Manage fuel services. Execute road network maintenance projects. Manage infrastructure protection services. Manage Roads Asset Management System (RAMS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) Manage plan room services. Manage call center services. Manage the provision of access to the road. Manage maintenance technical auxiliary services. Manage office support and coordination services. Ensure that the expenditure is aligned with the procurement and the approved budget. Render payments of goods and services. Manage the cash flow projections and expenditure. Manage maintenance contracts and coordinate regional maintenance contracts. Adhere to and promote legislative, department prescripts and the Code of Conduct for the Public Service. Provide strategic leadership to the units. Manage the execution of maintenance strategies through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources. Ensure maintenance standards, specifications and service levels in accordance with Departmental objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to departmental goals to direct or redirect engineering services. Manage, coordinate, and monitor the budget of the road maintenance directorate. Implement the budget by monitoring, projecting, and reporting expenditure. Ensure proper spending in line with strategic objectives. Monitor the optimal utilization and functionality of equipment. Evaluate and monitor the performance of employees to ensure achievement of strategic goal. Manage the human resource development of employees. Enhance and maintain employee motivation Plan, organize and control activities pertaining to the functions of the component. ENQUIRIES: Ms. M Mashele/ Mr. E Mpateni (011) 355-7521/7252 OTHER POSTS