Job details

    Circular Post No: 20/270
    Job Ref Number: H/O 06/2026
    Province: North West
    Centre: Mahikeng Head Office
    Closing Date: 29 June 2026
    Salary: R958 776 per annum, (OSD)

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    . Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Technical consulting. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. General Conditions of Contract, knowledge of construction regulations. Skills: Project management. Technical design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Legal compliance. Technical report writing. Technical consulting. Networking. Professional judgment. Skills needed: Decision-making. Team leadership. Creativity; Change management. Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication (written and verbal). Computer skills. Planning and organising. People management. Problem-solving and analysis.

    Salary

    R958 776 per annum, (OSD)

    Requirements

    • Qualifications and Experience National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (B Tech).
    • Six (6) years post-qualification technical experience in road infrastructure required.
    • Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technologist is compulsory.
    • A valid driver’s license, willing to travel extensively.
    • Knowledge: Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations.
    • Knowledge of SLAs.
    • Management information knowledge.
    • Engineering Professional Act.
    • National Land Transport Act.
    • Extensive knowledge of TMH and TRH Manuals and other industry-specific manuals.
    • Technical design and analysis knowledge.
    • Research and development.
    • Computer-aided engineering

    Duties

    • Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technicians and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities.
    • Ensure the adherence and promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
    • Evaluate and monitor existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
    • Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.
    • Manage road building material functions including laboratory services.
    • Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance databases.
    • Assess pavements and prioritizing rehabilitation and reseal projects.
    • Manage the implementation of road infrastructure projects through six stages of ECSA.
    • Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying engineering principles.
    • Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
    • Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise.
    • Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.
    • Provide inputs into the budgeting process.
    • Compile and submit reports as required.
    • Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan.

    Enquiries

    Mr. T. Mhlambe Tel No: (018) 388 1193

    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
    POST 20/270 : CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGISTS (CIVIL) GRADE A REF NO:
    H/O 06/2026 (X6 POSTS)
    SALARY : R958 776 per annum, (OSD)
    CENTRE : Mahikeng Head Office
    REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications and Experience National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (B Tech). Six (6) years post-qualification
    technical experience in road infrastructure required. Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional
    Engineering Technologist is compulsory. A valid driver’s license, willing to travel extensively. Knowledge: Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations.
    Knowledge of SLAs. Management information knowledge. Engineering
    Professional Act. National Land Transport Act. Extensive knowledge of TMH and TRH Manuals and other industry-specific manuals. Technical design and
    analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer-aided engineering
    applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Technical consulting. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. General
    Conditions of Contract, knowledge of construction regulations. Skills: Project management. Technical design and analysis knowledge. Research and
    development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Legal compliance.
    Technical report writing. Technical consulting. Networking. Professional judgment. Skills needed: Decision-making. Team leadership. Creativity;
    Change management. Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication (written and verbal). Computer skills.
    Planning and organising. People management. Problem-solving and analysis.
    DUTIES : Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technicians and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities.
    Ensure the adherence and promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate and monitor existing technical manuals,
    standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize/make
    recommendations for approval by the relevant authority. Manage road building material functions including laboratory services. Ensure the development,
    implementation and maintenance databases. Assess pavements and prioritizing rehabilitation and reseal projects. Manage the implementation of
    road infrastructure projects through six stages of ECSA. Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying engineering principles. Continuous
    professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
    Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.
    Provide inputs into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering
    operational plan.
    ENQUIRIES : Mr. T. Mhlambe Tel No: (018) 388 1193
    APPLICATIONS : e-mail to: DPWRHORecruit5@nwpg.gov.za

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