CHIEF ENGINEER (GRADE A-B)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Component: Health Infrastructure Delivery

Reference number: S.4/3/13/5
Salary: Grade A: R1 317 108.per annum, (OSD) Grade B: R1 593 765 per annum, (OSD) (to be structured according to individual needs) (The department will determine the salary package based on years of experience post professional registration)
Centre: Head Office - Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 14 August 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognize by SAQA in B Engineering or BSc in Engineering. Six years’ post qualification experience required as a registered Professional Engineer. Compulsory registration with the ECSA as a Professional Engineer. Valid driver’s license with the exception of persons with disabilities. Generic Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership. Problem solving and analysis. Decision Making. Team Leadership. Creativity. Financial Management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer skills. People management. Planning and organizing. Conflict Management. Negotiation skills. Change management. Technical Competencies: Programme and project management. Engineering, legal and operational compliance. Engineering operational communication. Process knowledge and skills. Maintenance skills and knowledge. Mobile equipment and analysis knowledge. Engineering design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer- aided engineering applications. Creating high performance culture. Technical consulting. Engineering and professional judgement.

Duties

Engineering design and analysis effectiveness: Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory. Coordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology. Pioneering of new engineering services and management methods. Maintain engineering operational effectiveness. Manage the execution of management strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources. Set engineering maintenance standards, specifications and service levels according to organisational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor management efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect engineering services for the attainment of organizational objectives. Financial management: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services. Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives. Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects. Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles. Allocate, control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources. Compile risk log and manages significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements. Provide technical consulting services for the operation of engineering related matters to minimize possible engineering risks. Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment. Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives. People management: Manage the development, motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organizational needs and requirements. Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.

Enquiries

Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627/7262.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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