CIVIL ENGINEER (GRADE A-C)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Component: Roads and Bridges Maintenance

Reference number: S.4/3/10/96
Salary: Grade A: R914 517 per annum Grade B: R1 030 296 per annum Grade C: R1 172 184 per annum (to be structured according to Individual needs), (The department will determine the salary package based on years of experience post professional registration), OSD
Centre: Head Office – Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 25 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF level 07 as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering. 03 years’ experience required in Civil Engineering. Compulsory valid registration with ECSA as Professional Engineer. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Technical Competencies: Programme and project management. Engineering design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating high performance culture. Professional judgment. Networking. Generic Competencies: Decision making, team leadership, analytical skills, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, planning and organizing, conflict management, problem solving and analysis and people management.

Duties

Design new systems to solve practical civil engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety: Plan, design, operate and maintain civil engineering projects. Develop cost effective solutions according to standards. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Develop tender specifications (civil). Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and practice. Approve civil engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards. Human capital development: Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice. Supervise the civil engineering work and processes. Administer performance management and development. Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization. Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration. Monitor and control expenditure. Report on expenditure and service delivery. Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on civil engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on civil engineering-related matters.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or 231 hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

Enquiries

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

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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