CHIEF CIVIL / STRUCTURAL ENGINEER REF NO: DOE06/06/2026 Unit: Infrastructure Delivery is a South African government vacancy at DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Provincial Office – Zwelitsha | closing date: 19 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic
salary). The offer is based on recognition of experience after obtaining
registration. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants).
Salary
R1 317 108 – R1 504 797 per annum. (All-Inclusive Package Remuneration). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion
of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic
salary). The offer is based on recognition of experience after obtaining
registration. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants).
Requirements
- A Degree (NQF 7) in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
- Minimum of 6 years post qualification relevant engineering experience as a registered professional Engineer/Technologist.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Compulsory Registration with ECSA as professional Engineer/Technologist.
- Knowledge: Knowledge in monitor and study the education sector, legal frameworks, standards changes and policy frameworks.
- Engage in relevant continuous professional Tools and techniques development activities [tools and techniques]as prescribed and or required.
- Skills: Problem, customer focus and responsiveness, Communication skills, computer conflict management skills Planning and organizing solving, negotiation skills.
Duties
- Portfolio Management: Update B5 project list and ECE (annually).
- Undertake post project evaluations ascertain performance of PSPs and Contractors.
- Contribute to the development of the road Asset Management Policy, strategy and Plan (updated annually).
- Contribute to the infrastructure End Of the year Evaluation Report.
- Programme and Project Management: Prepare tender documentation.
- Prepare technical tender evaluation report.
- Manage contracts.
- Undertake site visits.
- Assess invoice and claims for accuracy.
- Prepare site assessment reports Risk Management: Identify risks during project construction stage.
- Describe and assess all risks in terms of event, cause and possible outcomes.
- Determine actions to mitigate risks with clear responsibility and timeline frames.
- Prepar3e the risks register with the mitigation on project and contact levels.
- People Management: Maintain discipline.
- Manage performance and development of employees.
- Establish and maintain effective and efficient communication arrangement.
- Plan and allocate work.
- Develop and implement processes to promote control of work.
- Manage. and develop people (consultants and staff).
- Knowledge Management;
- Study professional journals and publications to stay abreast of new development.
- Mentor and study the education sector, legal frameworks standards changes and policy frameworks.
- Engage in relevant continuous professional development activates [tools and techniques]as prescribed and /or required.
- Interact with ECSA and SAICE.
- ENQUIRES : Mr.
- S Sivuka Tel No: (040) 608 4246 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: Vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za
Notes
Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). NB Please Note: It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the ECDOE EE Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Enquiries must be directed to the specified contact person. For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
SALARY : R1 317 108 – R1 504 797 per annum. (All-Inclusive Package Remuneration). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion
of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic
salary). The offer is based on recognition of experience after obtaining
registration. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants).
CENTRE : Provincial Office – Zwelitsha
REQUIREMENTS : A Degree (NQF 7) in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering. Minimum of 6 years post qualification relevant engineering experience as a registered
professional Engineer/Technologist. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Compulsory Registration with ECSA as professional Engineer/Technologist.
Knowledge: Knowledge in monitor and study the education sector, legal
frameworks, standards changes and policy frameworks. Engage in relevant continuous professional Tools and techniques development activities [tools and
techniques]as prescribed and or required. Skills: Problem, customer focus and responsiveness, Communication skills, computer conflict management skills
Planning and organizing solving, negotiation skills.
DUTIES : Portfolio Management: Update B5 project list and ECE (annually). Undertake post project evaluations ascertain performance of PSPs and Contractors.
Contribute to the development of the road Asset Management Policy, strategy and Plan (updated annually). Contribute to the infrastructure End Of the year
Evaluation Report. Programme and Project Management: Prepare tender documentation. Prepare technical tender evaluation report. Manage contracts.
Undertake site visits. Assess invoice and claims for accuracy. Prepare site assessment reports Risk Management: Identify risks during project
construction stage. Describe and assess all risks in terms of event, cause and possible outcomes. Determine actions to mitigate risks with clear responsibility
and timeline frames. Prepar3e the risks register with the mitigation on project and contact levels. People Management: Maintain discipline. Manage
performance and development of employees. Establish and maintain effective and efficient communication arrangement. Plan and allocate work. Develop
and implement processes to promote control of work. Manage. and develop people (consultants and staff). Knowledge Management; Study professional
journals and publications to stay abreast of new development. Mentor and study the education sector, legal frameworks standards changes and policy
frameworks. Engage in relevant continuous professional development activates [tools and techniques]as prescribed and /or required. Interact with
ECSA and SAICE.
ENQUIRES : Mr. S Sivuka Tel No: (040) 608 4246
For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: Vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.