Chief Engineer Grade a (Contract Admin)
Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport
- Location
- Head Office, Mpumalanga
- Salary
- R1 317 108 – R1 504 797 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Degree
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: ECSA Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng)
- BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering needed.
- Must be registered with ECSA as a Pr. Eng.
- At least 10 years' experience, 6 after registration.
- Driver's licence and travel to sites needed.
- Lead contract admin for roads, bridges and buildings.
- Based at Head Office.
How to apply
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How to apply: Applications must be submitted online through the link erecruitment.mpg.gov.za Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/230, ref CCPM/HO/ Construction and Maintenance. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) / Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng). A minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant post qualification experience in roads, bridges and building construction, including at least six (06) years’ post- professional registration experience. Extensive relevant experience in construction supervision and contract administration of roads, bridges and buildings. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing complex infrastructure programmes, consultants and contractors. Proven experience administering construction contracts and evaluating variations, payment certificates, extensions of time and contractual claims. A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites, including remote locations. Experience in labour-intensive construction, contractor development and Expanded Public Works Programme implementation will be an added advantage. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Strong understanding of design review, constructability, construction methods, materials testing and quality assurance. Expertise in construction procurement, tender documentation, specifications, bills of quantities and contract administration. Ability to interpret contractual provisions and assess entitlement, causation and the financial and programme implications of claims. Knowledge of applicable public-sector financial management, procurement, occupational health and safety, environmental and engineering requirements. Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, communication and technical report-writing skills. Professional judgement, integrity and the ability to make defensible decisions within delegated authority.
Duties:
To provide strategic technical leadership and specialist engineering expertise in preparation of tender and contract documentation, construction supervision and contract administration of roads, bridges and buildings. Ensure that infrastructure projects are delivered within approved scope, budgets and timeframes, meet prescribed quality standards, and are supported by sound contractual and financial controls.
Enquiries: Ms PN Yingwane Tel No: (013) 766 6780 e-Recruitment Mpumalanga
Reference number: CCPM/HO/ Construction and Maintenance