DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER: INSPECTORATE is a South African government vacancy at Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Sekhukhune District | closing date: 14 August 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.
- Applicants should apply through the following website http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki &
- Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering/ Survey Engineering.
- 03 years relevant experience in Road’s inspection environment at lower managerial level.
- Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
- Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of Labour-Intensive Roads Constructions.
- Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks.
- Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation.
- PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
- 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.
Duties
- Manage visual assessment of roads and drainage structures: Develop the inspection plan.
- Monitor alignment of the inspection plan to the operational plan.
- Analyse gaps and advise on the action to be taken.
- Allocate resources.
- Consolidate the assessment reports and make recommendations.
- Provide maintenance expertise: Monitor compliance with roads maintenance standards/ specifications.
- Manage and implement site inspection plan.
- Identify problems on production site and propose possible solutions.
- Provide on-job training to maintenance teams.
- Monitor and implement the Service Delivery Improvement Programme: Provide guidance and technical advice for Expanded Public Works Programme.
- Communicate, respond and attend to community requests, complaints and legal claims.
- Monitor completion and quality of roads projects.
- Provide advice to implement Service Delivery Improvement Programme.
- Coordinate progress reports on roads and bridges maintenance.
- Manage and utilise resources (human, financial, & physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation: Report on the utilisation of equipment’s, Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of subordinates, provide capacity development of subordinates, Enhance and maintain subordinates motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management, Provide job description to subordinates, Manage leave matters.
Enquiries
Ms Makalela RC, Mankge LJ and Mr Mathabatha MJ Tel No: (015) 636 8300/8330.
Notes
Applications must be submitted on a duly completed prescribed Z83 application for employment form (2021 version) obtainable from any public service department or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application except when applying through the erecruitment system. All fields in Part A, Part C and Part D of the Z83 form should be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full. Part E, F & G applicants often indicate “refer to CV or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty. The successful candidate will also be required to disclose his or her financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications. The recommended candidate for appointment will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check for security reasons. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The Department reserve the right not to make any appointment(s) to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No. 3 of 2000. The department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation or meals) for candidates attending interviews. The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
Component: Roads Infrastructure Maintenance
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Sekhukhune District
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering/ Survey Engineering. 03 years relevant
experience in Road’s inspection environment at lower managerial level. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Knowledge
And Skills: Knowledge of Labour-Intensive Roads Constructions. Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks. Knowledge and
understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation. PFMA and
Treasury Regulations. 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.
DUTIES : Manage visual assessment of roads and drainage structures: Develop the inspection plan. Monitor alignment of the inspection plan to the operational
plan. Analyse gaps and advise on the action to be taken. Allocate resources.
Consolidate the assessment reports and make recommendations. Provide maintenance expertise: Monitor compliance with roads maintenance
standards/ specifications. Manage and implement site inspection plan. Identify problems on production site and propose possible solutions. Provide on-job
training to maintenance teams. Monitor and implement the Service Delivery
Improvement Programme: Provide guidance and technical advice for
Expanded Public Works Programme. Communicate, respond and attend to community requests, complaints and legal claims. Monitor completion and
quality of roads projects. Provide advice to implement Service Delivery
Improvement Programme. Coordinate progress reports on roads and bridges maintenance. Manage and utilise resources (human, financial, & physical) in
accordance with relevant directives and legislation: Report on the utilisation of equipment’s, Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of subordinates,
provide capacity development of subordinates, Enhance and maintain subordinates motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management,
Provide job description to subordinates, Manage leave matters.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Makalela RC, Mankge LJ and Mr Mathabatha MJ Tel No: (015) 636 8300/8330.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.