CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A (CONTRACT ADMIN)
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
- Reference number
- CCPM/HO/
- Salary
- R1 317 108 - R1 504 797 per annum, (OSD), (all-inclusive package)
- Centre
- Head Office
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Circular
- No 37 of 2026
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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, 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.
Where to send your application
Applications must be submitted online through the link erecruitment.mpg.gov.za
Enquiries
Ms PN Yingwane Tel No: (013) 766 6780
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 16 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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