CHIEF ENGINEER (CIVIL-PAVEMENT, TRANSPORT AND MATERIALS) GRADE A (X3 POSTS)

Qualifications and Experience: National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering [B Eng/ BSc (Eng)]. Six (6) years post qualification technical experience in road infrastructure required. Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer is compulsory. A valid driver’s license, willing to travel extensively. Knowledge: Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations. Management information knowledge. Engineering Professional Act. National Land Transport Act. Extensive knowledge of TMH and TRH Manuals and other industry specific manuals. Skills – Programme and project management. Engineering legal and operational compliance. Engineering operational communication. Process Knowledge and skills. Maintenance skills and knowledge. Engineering Design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Knowledge of civil engineering (Pavement, Traffic and Transport unit) project design and analysis, legal and operational compliance as well as the creation of a high-performance culture. Applicable legislation and prescripts in the Civil and Construction industries. Skills: Computer aided engineering application. Creating High performance culture. Engineering and Professional judgement. Attributes – Decisive, Credible, Flexible, Quality-oriented, Decision making, Team leadership. Negotiation skills. Programme and project management skills. Technical Report writing skills. Ability to work under pressure.

Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory. Coordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology. Pioneering of new engineering services and management methods. Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources. Set engineering maintenance standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct or redirect engineering services for the attainment of organizational objectives. Provide technical consulting services for the operation on engineering related matters to minimize possible engineering risks. Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives. Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards. Ensure training and development of production engineers, technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and codes of practice.

Mr. S. Diko Tel No: (018) 388 1395

e-mail to: [email protected]

This Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity will receive preference. Applications must be accompanied by improved Z83 Employment Form (81/971431) obtainable from any Public Service Department and accessible on the website, www.dpsa.gov.za. The improved Z83 Form must be fully completed in all areas signed and dated. Should the applicant use incorrect application form for employment (Z83), the application/s will not be considered for selection purposes (disqualified). The completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV and ID copy as well as three contactable referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. Non-RSA citizens/permanent resident permit holders must attach a copy of their permanent residence permit to their applications. Should you possess a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the Application not being considered. All qualifications will be verified. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise, and the other an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. No faxed or copied application will be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification /study verification and previous employment verification, reference checks and security vetting. SMS appointments are also subjected to SMS competency assessment as a DPSA requirement. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts and positions with requisite skills will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Applicants who do not possess Nyukela Pre Entry Certificate shall be considered for shortlisting and interviews but cannot be appointed before they successfully obtain pre-entry certificate. (SMS Pre Entry Programme) is offered by the National School of government, information can be accessed via this link: http://www.thensg.gov.za. The appointee to SMS post must be in possession of such, prior to taking up the post. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment for the advertised posts. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the Department that will be reviewed based on performance. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/264