CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A – INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT MONITORING 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 – Mafikeng | 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: DPWRHORecruit6@nwpg.gov.za
Salary
R1 317 108 per annum, (OSD)
Requirements
- Qualifications and Experience: National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor’s Degree in (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification.
- Six years’ qualification experience required as a registered professional Engineer.
- Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.
- A Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge: Knowledge of Programme and project management engineering, legal and operational Compliance.
- Engineering operational communication.
- Process knowledge and skills.
- Maintenance skills and knowledge.
- Mobile equipment operating skills.
- Engineering design and analysis knowledge Research and development.
- Computer-aided engineering applications.
- Creating high performance culture.
- Technical consulting.
- Engineering and professional judgment.
- Skills: Strategic capability and leadership.
- Problem solving and analysis Decision making.
- Team leadership.
- Creativity.
- Financial management.
- Customer focus and responsiveness.
- Communication.
- Computer skills.
- People Management.
- Planning and organising.
- Conflict management.
- Negotiation skills.
- Change Management, Problem solving and analytical thinking.
Duties
- Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory.
- Co-ordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology.
- Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources.
- Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources.
- Compile risk logs and manages significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational
Enquiries
Ms B.P Kgokong Tel No: (018) 388 1253
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 – Mafikeng
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications and Experience: National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor’s Degree in (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification. Six years’ qualification
experience required as a registered professional Engineer. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer. A Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge: Knowledge of Programme and project management engineering, legal and operational Compliance. Engineering operational communication.
Process knowledge and skills. Maintenance skills and knowledge. Mobile equipment operating skills. Engineering design and analysis knowledge
Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications.
Creating high performance culture. Technical consulting. Engineering and professional judgment. Skills: Strategic capability and leadership. Problem
solving and analysis Decision making. Team leadership. Creativity. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication.
Computer skills. People Management. Planning and organising. Conflict management. Negotiation skills. Change Management, Problem solving and
analytical thinking.
DUTIES : Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory. Co-ordinate design efforts and
integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology. Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the
provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources. Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources. Compile risk logs and manages significant
risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational
requirements. Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services. Manage the
operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives. Manage the
development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering
services according to organizational needs and requirements. Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance.
ENQUIRIES : Ms B.P Kgokong Tel No: (018) 388 1253
APPLICATIONS : e-mail to: DPWRHORecruit6@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.



