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CHIEF ENGINEER (GRADE A): MATERIALS

Department of Infrastructure · western cape · Department of Infrastructure

Closing date: 9 November 2026
Reference: DOI 41/2026 R1
Salary band: R 1 317 108
Application method: Email application

Listing status: Source check pending

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Department of Infrastructure Location: Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government. Salary: Grade A: R1 317 108 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed). Requirements: An appropriate Engineering degree (B Eng/BSC (Eng)) or relevant qualification); Six years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid code B driving license. Competencies: Technical: 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; Ensure material design standards, specifications and quality control processes are applied and continuously improved; Lead innovation and improvements in road materials; Support asset management through the use of materials performance data; Provide technical advice on materials for development applications, abnormal loads and impacts on the road network; Guide laboratory testing, field investigations and material monitoring to support sound decision-making. Generic: Strategic capability and leadership; Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; F i n a n c i a l m a n a g e m e n t ; C u s t o m e r f o c u s a n d r e s p o n s i v e n e s s ; Communication; Computer skills; People management; Planning and organising; Conflict management; Negotiation skills; Change management. Duties: Engineering design and analysis effectiveness; Maintain engineering operational effectiveness: Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources; Financial Management; People management. Application instructions: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https:// westerncapegov.erecruit.co Enquiries: mughtar.petersen@westerncape.gov.za. Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection pro

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Requirements

✓An appropriate Engineering degree (B Eng/BSC (Eng)) or relevant qualification)
✓Six years post qualification engineering experience required
✓Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer
✓A valid code B driving license
✓Competencies: Technical: Programme and project management
✓Engineering, legal and operational compliance
✓Engineering operational communication
✓Process knowledge and skills
✓Maintenance skills and knowledge
✓Mobile equipment operating skills

Key responsibilities

•Engineering design and analysis effectiveness
•Maintain engineering operational effectiveness: Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources
•Financial Management
•People management