Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/129
CHIEF DIRECTOR: ROADS CONSTRUCTION
Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport
- ProvinceGauteng
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 18 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 3–4
- Circular Post
- 33/129
- Department
- Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 2 October 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 2 October 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 554 696 – R1 858 821.per annum, (all-inclusive package). 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 successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance
agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Johannesburg (Head Office)
- Reference information
- REFS/056496
- Salary information
- R1 554 696 – R1 858 821.per annum, (all-inclusive package). 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 successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance
agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
Requirements
- NQF level 7 in Civil/Structural Engineering/Built Environment as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- Registered with professional body (such as Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), South African Council for Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) etc.
- 5 years senior management experience within transport infrastructure environment and or built environment.
- Extensive experience in planning management and execution of roads construction projects will be an added advantage.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Completion of the Nyukela Senior Management Pre-entry certificate endorsed by National School of Government must be submitted prior to appointment.
- Knowledge: Knowledge of SLAs, Knowledge of construction contract law & administration, Engineering Profession Act 2000, Gauteng Transport Infrastructure Act 2001, National Roads Traffic Act.
- 1996, National Environmental Management Act 1998, Colto Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Works, General Conditions of Contract (GCC &
- FIDIC), Departmental technical standards 7 code of procedures, Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to the field or line of work.
- Skills: Strategic capability and leadership skills, problem solving and analysis, creativity, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, negotiation, conflict management and change management skills.
Duties
- Manage overall programming, budgeting, and reporting of capital projects.
- Manage, coordinate and oversee the implementation of construction of Departmental Roads Infrastructure /Capital Projects.
- Monitor project management efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct and indirect services for the attainment of organizational objectives.
- Provide project management support.
- Render Occupational health and safety service.
- Manage and maintain the construction of the roads in the regions.
- Manage construction standards.
- Manage construction quality assurance.
- Ensure that project standards, specifications and service levels according are set to departmental objectives to ensure optimum operational availability.
- Oversee the management of construction management guidelines, processes, standards and strategies.
- Identify construction trends and opportunities for businesses processes improvement.
- Approves recommendations for changes and improvements to existing construction management guidelines, standards, policies and procedures.
- Oversee implementation of guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and strategies and related prescripts.
- Ensure the development and implementation of support tools.
- Monitor the implementation of compliance and applicable polices and legislation.
- Ensure the implementation of sound effective and efficient internal control system.
- Provide strategic leadership to the component.
- Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations.
- Develop and manage the operational plan of the Chief Directorate and report on progress.
- Manage and coordinate personnel provisioning.
- Manage performance and development of employees.
- Monitor the budget and expenditures of the Chief Directorate.
- Plan, organize and control activities pertaining to the functions of the component.
- Adhere to and promote legislative departmental prescripts and the Code of Conduct for the Public Services.
Enquiries
Ms. M. Mashele/ Mr. S. Ngcobo Tel No: (011) 355-7082/7043
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 355-7521/7252. Only online applications will be considered.
Notes and Z83 guidance
In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Females and Persons with disabilities candidates.
- Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016.
- All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached.
- Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
- Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 33/129 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: ROADS CONSTRUCTION REF NO: REFS/056496 Branch: Roads Infrastructure
(Re-advertisement, those who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
SALARY : R1 554 696 – R1 858 821.per annum, (all-inclusive package). 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 successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance
agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 7 in Civil/Structural Engineering/Built Environment as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Registered with professional
body (such as Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), South African
Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions
(SACPCMP), South African Council for Quantity Surveying Profession
(SACQSP) etc. 5 years senior management experience within transport infrastructure environment and or built environment. Extensive experience in
planning management and execution of roads construction projects will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license. Completion of the Nyukela Senior
Management Pre-entry certificate endorsed by National School of Government must be submitted prior to appointment. Knowledge: Knowledge of SLAs,
Knowledge of construction contract law & administration, Engineering
Profession Act 2000, Gauteng Transport Infrastructure Act 2001, National
Roads Traffic Act. 1996, National Environmental Management Act 1998, Colto
Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Works, General Conditions of
Contract (GCC & FIDIC), Departmental technical standards 7 code of procedures, Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to the field
or line of work. Skills: Strategic capability and leadership skills, problem solving and analysis, creativity, financial management, customer focus and
responsiveness, communication, negotiation, conflict management and change management skills.
DUTIES : Manage overall programming, budgeting, and reporting of capital projects. Manage, coordinate and oversee the implementation of construction of
Departmental Roads Infrastructure /Capital Projects. Monitor project management efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct and
indirect services for the attainment of organizational objectives. Provide project management support. Render Occupational health and safety service. Manage
and maintain the construction of the roads in the regions. Manage construction standards. Manage construction quality assurance. Ensure that project
standards, specifications and service levels according are set to departmental objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Oversee the
management of construction management guidelines, processes, standards and strategies. Identify construction trends and opportunities for businesses
processes improvement. Approves recommendations for changes and improvements to existing construction management guidelines, standards,
policies and procedures. Oversee implementation of guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and strategies and related prescripts. Ensure the
development and implementation of support tools. Monitor the implementation of compliance and applicable polices and legislation. Ensure the
implementation of sound effective and efficient internal control system. Provide
strategic leadership to the component. Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance
expectations. Develop and manage the operational plan of the Chief
Directorate and report on progress. Manage and coordinate personnel provisioning. Manage performance and development of employees. Monitor
the budget and expenditures of the Chief Directorate. Plan, organize and control activities pertaining to the functions of the component. Adhere to and
promote legislative departmental prescripts and the Code of Conduct for the
Public Services.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. M. Mashele/ Mr. S. Ngcobo Tel No: (011) 355-7082/7043
(Re-advertisement, those who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
SALARY : R1 554 696 – R1 858 821.per annum, (all-inclusive package). 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 successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance
agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 7 in Civil/Structural Engineering/Built Environment as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Registered with professional
body (such as Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), South African
Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions
(SACPCMP), South African Council for Quantity Surveying Profession
(SACQSP) etc. 5 years senior management experience within transport infrastructure environment and or built environment. Extensive experience in
planning management and execution of roads construction projects will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license. Completion of the Nyukela Senior
Management Pre-entry certificate endorsed by National School of Government must be submitted prior to appointment. Knowledge: Knowledge of SLAs,
Knowledge of construction contract law & administration, Engineering
Profession Act 2000, Gauteng Transport Infrastructure Act 2001, National
Roads Traffic Act. 1996, National Environmental Management Act 1998, Colto
Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Works, General Conditions of
Contract (GCC & FIDIC), Departmental technical standards 7 code of procedures, Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to the field
or line of work. Skills: Strategic capability and leadership skills, problem solving and analysis, creativity, financial management, customer focus and
responsiveness, communication, negotiation, conflict management and change management skills.
DUTIES : Manage overall programming, budgeting, and reporting of capital projects. Manage, coordinate and oversee the implementation of construction of
Departmental Roads Infrastructure /Capital Projects. Monitor project management efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct and
indirect services for the attainment of organizational objectives. Provide project management support. Render Occupational health and safety service. Manage
and maintain the construction of the roads in the regions. Manage construction standards. Manage construction quality assurance. Ensure that project
standards, specifications and service levels according are set to departmental objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Oversee the
management of construction management guidelines, processes, standards and strategies. Identify construction trends and opportunities for businesses
processes improvement. Approves recommendations for changes and improvements to existing construction management guidelines, standards,
policies and procedures. Oversee implementation of guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and strategies and related prescripts. Ensure the
development and implementation of support tools. Monitor the implementation of compliance and applicable polices and legislation. Ensure the
implementation of sound effective and efficient internal control system. Provide
strategic leadership to the component. Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance
expectations. Develop and manage the operational plan of the Chief
Directorate and report on progress. Manage and coordinate personnel provisioning. Manage performance and development of employees. Monitor
the budget and expenditures of the Chief Directorate. Plan, organize and control activities pertaining to the functions of the component. Adhere to and
promote legislative departmental prescripts and the Code of Conduct for the
Public Services.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. M. Mashele/ Mr. S. Ngcobo Tel No: (011) 355-7082/7043