chief engineer - material services, Ref No. REFS/045420

Apply for chief engineer - material services at department of department of roads and transport. Closing date 2026-04-24.

Job Summary

Department: department of roads and transport

Directorate: roads infrastructure

Province: gauteng

Reference: REFS/045420

Closing Date: 2026-04-24

Salary: R1,266,450 - R2,388,657

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 14

Centre: Koedoespoort. (Pretoria) REQUIRMENTS: Engineering Degree [B Eng/ Bsc (Eng)] in Civil Engineering. Minimum of 6 years post qualification relevant engineering experience as a registered professional Engineer. Must have a valid driver’s license. Compulsory Registration with ECSA as professional Engineer. Knowledge: GPG and GDRT Policies and procedures. Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations. Understanding of expectations of customers. Knowledge of SLAs. Management information knowledge. Knowledge of GPG political and executive structure. Engineering professional Act. Gauteng transport Infrastructure Act 2001. National Land Transport Act. Architectural Profession Act. Landscape Architectural Profession Act. Programme and project management. Engineering design and analysis. research and development. Computer aided engineering application. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating High performance culture. Professional judgement. Networking Attributes- Decisive. Responsive. Credible. Flexible/Change oriented. Proactive and resourceful. DUTIES: Plan for and undertake pavement designs for roads. Prepare tender documentation and manage consulting engineering contracts. Validate compliance with departmental design policies, standards and procedures. Contribute to the condition assessments for roads and make recommendations for repairs. Lead panel inspections for roads and management of these assets. Quality control pavement designs by consultants for road construction and road rehabilitation projects. Prepare deliverables and reports associated with the relevant stages of the Standard for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management. Participate in and report at the provincial and national 88 infrastructure forums. Mentor Candidate Engineers, Technologists and Technicians employed by the Department ENQUIRIES: Mr. E Mashaba Tel No. 011 355 7340/Ms. A. Mkhombo/ Mr. E Mpateni (011) 355-7521/7252

Minimum Qualification

Engineering Degree [B Eng/ BSc (Eng)] in Civil Engineering

Experience Required

6 Years Post-Registration in Civil Engineering and Road Infrastructure

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Advanced Pavement Engineering
  • ECSA Regulatory Compliance
  • SIPDM Framework Knowledge
  • Infrastructure Asset Management
  • Contract Administration
  • Technical Report Writing
  • Engineering Design and Analysis
  • Professional Judgment
  • Strategic Human Capital Development

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 years post-qualification relevant engineering experience
  • Compulsory Professional Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr.
  • Eng)
  • Extensive experience in pavement design and infrastructure procurement

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Develop and execute pavement designs for the provincial road network
  • Compile specialized tender documentation and oversee consulting engineering contracts
  • Audit and validate compliance with departmental design policies and engineering standards
  • Facilitate road condition assessments and formulate technical repair recommendations
  • Direct panel inspections and manage high-value road infrastructure assets
  • Provide quality assurance on pavement designs developed by external consultants for construction and rehabilitation
  • Generate deliverables in accordance with the Standard for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management (SIPDM)
  • Represent the department at provincial and national infrastructure technical forums
  • Provide professional mentorship to Candidate Engineers, Technologists, and Technicians

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R1266450 - R2388657 per annum (all-inclusive package)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr. E Mashaba Tel No. 011 355 7340/Ms. A. Mkhombo/ Mr. E Mpateni (011) 355-7521/7252

Reference No:

REFS/045420

Application Process

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