Job Description

Closing Date

2025/10/20

Reference Number

WCG250918-3

Tracking Number

DOI 127/2025

Job Title

Chief Engineer: Road Business Governance, Ref No. DOI 127/2025

Department

Department of Infrastructure

Salary level

OSD

Enquiries

Louise.Buys@westerncape.gov.za

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform and manage all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications and provide strategic direction in the process. You will be required to deliver, oversee and assist in quality assurance of inception and designs of roads and highways comprising the provincial road network.

Minimum Requirements

Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering; A minimum of six years post qualification experience required; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Engineering design and analysis effectiveness: Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory; Maintain engineering operational effectiveness: Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources; Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources; Financial Management: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services; People management: Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organizational needs and requirements.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Programme and Project Management; Engineering, legal and operational compliance; Engineering operational communication; Process knowledge and skills; Maintenance skills and knowledge; Mobile equipment operating skills; Engineering design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Creating high performance culture; Technical consulting; Communication (written and verbal) skills; People Management, Planning and organizing; Engineering and professional judgment; Strategic capability and leadership. Behavioral competencies: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Conflict management, negotiation and Change Management skills.

Remuneration

Grade A - All-inclusive salary package of R1 266 450 per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Note on remuneration: to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.



By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.