CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A (CONTRACT ADMIN)
Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport · mpumalanga · Head Office
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- CCPM/HO/Construction and Maintenance
- Salary band
- R 1 504 797
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport Location: Head Office Salary: R1 317 108 - R1 504 797 per annum, (OSD), (all-inclusive package) 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, 175 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 Closing Date: 2026-10-30T12:00:00+02:00
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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
- ✓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
Key responsibilities
- •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