This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING (CIVIL) (GRADE A-C)
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
Directorate: Rural Infrastructure Development
- Reference number
- 3/1/1/1/2026/137
- Salary
- R914 517 – R1 376 199 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with the OSD requirements)
- Centre
- KwaZulu Natal (Pietermaritzburg)
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Engineering Degree (B Eng / BSC Eng) or relevant qualification. A registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer. Minimum of 3 years’ post qualification engineering experience. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Programme and project management. Project Principles and methodologies. Engineering design and analysis. Knowledge of research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Job related skills: Decision making. Team leadership. Analytical thinking. Creativity. Self-management. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Planning and organising. Conflict management. Problem solving and analysis. People management. Technical report writing. Creating high performance culture. Professional judgement. Networking.
Duties
Design new system to solve practical engineering problems and improve efficiency and enhance safety. Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects. Develop cost effective solutions according to standards. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Develop tender specifications. Evaluate planning and align to sound engineering principles, according to norms and standards also code of practice. Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards. Develop new engineering norms and standards and code of practise. Manage human capital development. Facilitate 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 engineering work and processes. Administer performance management and development of subordinates. Manage office administration tasks and budget planning. Facilitate resource utilisation. Adhere to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration. Monitor and control expenditure on projects. Report on expenditure and service delivery. Conduct research and development. Keep up abreast with new technologies and procedures for professional development. Research / literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies / councils on engineering-related matters. Provide expert advice on the specialised engineering matters.
Where to send your application
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to Post137@dlrrd.gov.za
Enquiries
Ms N Dlamini Tel No: (012) 312 9295
Note
EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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