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

Western Cape GovernmentCape Town, ZA

5 days ago

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

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 20, 2025

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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 knowledg

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).

Closing Date

2025 / 10 / 20

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