CHIEF ENGINEER (CIVIL-PAVEMENT, TRANSPORT AND MATERIALS) GRADE A is a South African government vacancy at North West Department of Public Works and Roads. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office – Mahikeng | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
e-mail to: DPWRHORecruit5@nwpg.gov.za
Salary
R1 317 108 per annum, (OSD)
Requirements
- Qualifications and Experience: National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering [B Eng/ BSc (Eng)].
- Six (6) years post qualification technical experience in road infrastructure required.
- Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer is compulsory.
- A valid driver’s license, willing to travel extensively.
- Knowledge: Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations.
- Management information knowledge.
- Engineering Professional Act.
- National Land Transport Act.
- Extensive knowledge of TMH and TRH Manuals and other industry specific manuals.
- Skills – Programme and project management.
- Engineering legal and operational compliance.
- Engineering operational communication.
- Process Knowledge and skills.
- Maintenance skills and knowledge.
- Engineering Design and analysis knowledge.
- Research and development.
- Knowledge of civil engineering (Pavement, Traffic and Transport unit) project design and analysis, legal and operational compliance as well as the creation of a high-performance culture.
- Applicable legislation and prescripts in the Civil and Construction industries.
- Skills: Computer aided engineering application.
- Creating High performance culture.
- Engineering and Professional judgement.
- Attributes – Decisive, Credible, Flexible, Quality-oriented, Decision making, Team leadership.
- Negotiation skills.
- Programme and project management skills.
- Technical Report writing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Duties
- 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.
- Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources.
- Set engineering maintenance standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability.
- Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct or redirect engineering services for the attainment of organizational objectives.
- Provide technical consulting services for the operation on engineering related matters to minimize possible engineering risks.
- Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives.
- Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards.
- Ensure training and development of production engineers, technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and codes of practice.
Enquiries
Mr. S. Diko Tel No: (018) 388 1395
Notes
On the subject line of your E-mail, indicate the correct name of the post and the reference number also use the correct e-mail. All attachments for online submission must include the Z83 Form and Updated Curriculum Vitae Only be in PDF Format, also as One Document. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Compliance: Compliance: It is compulsory to fill all fields on the New Amended Z83 Form (81/971431) as prescribed with effect 01 January 2021, part of declaration must be signed, dated and initialed only on the first page. The Form is obtainable at any Public Service Departments and DPSA Website, www.dpsa.gov.za. Part A the applicant(s) must indicate the correct advertised Post name, Reference number and Centre. The Z83 Form must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae with full personal details, qualifications current and previous experience must be listed in date’s order, with relevant requirements of the post including three (3) names of contactable referees. Part B, C and D applicant must provide sufficient information relevant to the post applying for. Parts B, C and E fields for date of birth, work permit, business interest and preferred language, current study can be left blank if they don’t apply to you. Part E, F and G may not be fill if your CV already has the updated information. Applicant can skip experience section, but Part F is compulsory to be completed if you are seeking re-employment into the Public Service. Please note: It is a responsibility of a Person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) only when shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidate(s) for post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. NB: Senior Management Pre-entry Programme Certificate: No applicant shall be recommended for appointment without producing a Certificate of completion (Nyukela) as a mandatory requirement obtainable via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za, offered by the National School of Government. Failure to submit the requested information will result not being considered. Applications received after the closing date will, as a rule not be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicant(s) previous background/reference checks will be verified through contactable referees. Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits, asset records, qualifications verification and vetting. Note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS Levels, shall undertake two (2) preentry assessments and one (1) will be a practical exercise including an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment, according to the mandated DPSA directive. The successful candidate will enter into an annual performance agreement. The candidate annually will be requested to disclose his/her financial interest. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment. Applicant requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. NB: Communication and Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not heard from us within six (6) months after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
SALARY : R1 317 108 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Head Office – Mahikeng
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications and Experience: National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering [B Eng/ BSc (Eng)]. Six (6) years post qualification
technical experience in road infrastructure required. Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional
Engineer is compulsory. A valid driver’s license, willing to travel extensively.
Knowledge: Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations. Management information knowledge. Engineering Professional Act. National Land Transport
Act. Extensive knowledge of TMH and TRH Manuals and other industry specific manuals. Skills – Programme and project management. Engineering legal and
operational compliance. Engineering operational communication. Process
Knowledge and skills. Maintenance skills and knowledge. Engineering Design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Knowledge of civil
engineering (Pavement, Traffic and Transport unit) project design and analysis, legal and operational compliance as well as the creation of a high-performance
culture. Applicable legislation and prescripts in the Civil and Construction industries. Skills: Computer aided engineering application. Creating High
performance culture. Engineering and Professional judgement. Attributes –
Decisive, Credible, Flexible, Quality-oriented, Decision making, Team leadership. Negotiation skills. Programme and project management skills.
Technical Report writing skills. Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : 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. Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources. Set engineering
maintenance standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor
maintenance efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct or redirect engineering services for the attainment of organizational objectives. Provide
technical consulting services for the operation on engineering related matters to minimize possible engineering risks. Manage the operational capital project
portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives. Manage subordinates’ key performance
areas by setting and monitoring performance standards. Ensure training and development of production engineers, technicians, technologists and
candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and codes of practice.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. S. Diko Tel No: (018) 388 1395
APPLICATIONS : e-mail to: DPWRHORecruit5@nwpg.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.



