ENGINEER PRODUCTION GRADE A: PMU
Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport · mpumalanga · Head Office
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- ENG/PMU/HO/16
- 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: A recognised Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) / Bachelor of Science (BSc) / Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Civil Engineering. Professional Registration: Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng). A minimum of three (03) years ‘post qualification engineering experience. Relevant experience in project and programme management, design, construction, supervision and contract administration of roads, bridges and buildings. A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites, including remote locations. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Sound knowledge of engineering design, project investigation, and contract management in the context of infrastructure and PMU functions, Technical competence in preparing specifications, technical reports, and project documentation, Experience in project and contract management, including risk, quality, and safety management, Understanding of regulatory compliance related to public sector infrastructure projects, Ability to plan, implement, and monitor engineering projects to achieve departmental objectives, Excellent problem- solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, Strong communication and report writing skills, Computer literacy, including use of relevant engineering and project management software. Duties: Plan, design, and monitor engineering work on infrastructure projects aligned to department and PMU standards, Prepare specifications, technical reports, and project documentation in line with statutory and departmental requirements, Manage and oversee contracts to ensure optimal delivery of infrastructure programmes and compliance with contract conditions, Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with engineering projects, Monitor and ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout all project phases, Provide technical guidance and support within the PMU and to stakeholders as required. Enquiries: Ms PN Yingwane Tel No: (013) 766 6780 e-Recruitment Mpumalanga 178 Closing Date: 2026-10-30T12:00:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓A recognised Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) / Bachelor of Science (BSc) / Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Civil Engineering
- ✓Professional Registration: Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr
- ✓A minimum of three (03) years ‘post qualification engineering experience
- ✓Relevant experience in project and programme management, design, construction, supervision and contract administration of roads, bridges and buildings
- ✓A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites, including remote locations
- ✓Skills and Competencies: Sound knowledge of engineering design
- ✓project investigation
- ✓and contract management in the context of infrastructure and PMU functions
- ✓Technical competence in preparing specifications
- ✓technical reports
Key responsibilities
- •and monitor engineering work on infrastructure projects aligned to department and PMU standards
- •Prepare specifications
- •technical reports
- •and project documentation in line with statutory and departmental requirements
- •Manage and oversee contracts to ensure optimal delivery of infrastructure programmes and compliance with contract conditions
- •and manage risks associated with engineering projects
- •Monitor and ensure quality
- •and regulatory compliance throughout all project phases
- •Provide technical guidance and support within the PMU and to stakeholders as required