ENGINEER PRODUCTION GRADE A (CIVIL) BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport · mpumalanga · Head Office
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- ENG/CIVIL/HO/18
- Salary band
- R 914 517
- Application method
- Email application
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Department: Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport Location: Head Office Salary: R914 517 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (OSD) Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate plus NQF Level 7 in Bsc or BEng Degree Civil Engineering (minimum of 3 year Degree as recognised by SAQA). Compulsory Registration with South African Council for the Engineer Profession (ECSA) as a Professional: Engineer/ Technologist. Valid drivers’ licence and proficiency in computer applications are essential. A relevant work experience as an Engineer, with at least 2 years being post-registration. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Sound knowledge of the planning, implementation, and management of building maintenance and refurbishment projects in the public sector. Familiarity with relevant legislation, policies, and regulations including the PFMA, GIAMA, CIDB Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and National Building Regulations. Experience in contract documentation, procurement processes, and administration (JBCC, GCC, or similar). Understanding of building condition assessments, life cycle costing, and facilities maintenance management systems. Good knowledge of engineering and maintenance planning software (e.g., Civil Designer, Prokon, AutoCAD). Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project tracking tools. Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, planning, and organisational skills. Ability to manage contractors and service providers on site and coordinate multiple maintenance teams. Duties: Provide professional engineering support for the delivery of planned, routine, and emergency maintenance of government buildings and facilities. Support the development, implementation, and review of the Comprehensive Asset Management Plan (CAMP) and maintenance strategies aligned to GIAMA and departmental priorities. Develop and monitor annual maintenance plans and budgets, including day-to-day, preventative, and emergency maintenance. Coordinate the procurement and performance management of framework contracts for general maintenance and specialist services in collaboration with Supply Chain Management. Oversee maintenance activities across district offices, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and quality assurance protocols. Manage and report on maintenance backlogs, call centre requests, and resolution of infrastructure faults logged by users. Conduct technical evaluations, building condition assessments, and implement corrective actions where required. Prepare technical and performance reports, assist in budgeting processes, and contribute to infrastructure reporting to oversight bodies Application instructions: are essential. A relevant work experience as an Engineer, with at least 2 years being post-registration. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Sound knowledge of the planning, implementation, and management of building maintenance and refurbishment projects in the public sector. Familiarity with releva
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Requirements
- ✓Grade 12 Certificate plus NQF Level 7 in Bsc or BEng Degree Civil Engineering (minimum of 3 year Degree as recognised by SAQA)
- ✓Compulsory Registration with South African Council for the Engineer Profession (ECSA) as a Professional: Engineer/ Technologist
- ✓Valid drivers’ licence and proficiency in computer applications are essential
- ✓A relevant work experience as an Engineer, with at least 2 years being post-registration
- ✓Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Sound knowledge of the planning, implementation, and management of building maintenance and refurbishment projects in the public sector
- ✓Familiarity with relevant legislation, policies, and regulations including the PFMA, GIAMA, CIDB Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and National Building Regulations
- ✓Experience in contract documentation, procurement processes, and administration (JBCC, GCC, or similar)
- ✓Understanding of building condition assessments, life cycle costing, and facilities maintenance management systems
- ✓Good knowledge of engineering and maintenance planning software (e
- ✓, Civil Designer, Prokon, AutoCAD)
Key responsibilities
- •Provide professional engineering support for the delivery of planned, routine, and emergency maintenance of government buildings and facilities
- •Support the development, implementation, and review of the Comprehensive Asset Management Plan (CAMP) and maintenance strategies aligned to GIAMA and departmental priorities
- •Develop and monitor annual maintenance plans and budgets, including day-to-day, preventative, and emergency maintenance
- •Coordinate the procurement and performance management of framework contracts for general maintenance and specialist services in collaboration with Supply Chain Management
- •Oversee maintenance activities across district offices, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and quality assurance protocols
- •Manage and report on maintenance backlogs, call centre requests, and resolution of infrastructure faults logged by users
- •Conduct technical evaluations, building condition assessments, and implement corrective actions where required
- •Prepare technical and performance reports, assist in budgeting processes, and contribute to infrastructure reporting to oversight bodies