The Department of Public Works is an equal opportunity employer. The intention is to promote representativity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Candidates promoting representativity will receive preference. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Note:
- New Z83 Application Form must be used.
- Part A and B must be fully filled, and Part C on method of correspondence and contact details must be completed.
- Two questions in Part F must be fully answered.
- Page 1 must be initialed.
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents initially.
- Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents before the interview.
- Certification requirements will be communicated by HR to shortlisted candidates.
Erratum: The post of Engineering Technologist Production (Grade C) with Ref No: 2024/26, Johannesburg Regional Office, advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 06 dated 16 February 2024, with the closing date 01 March 2024, is withdrawn.
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has the following vacancies:
Chief Engineer: Civil (Grade A) – Ref No: 2024/38 (X2 Posts)
Salary: R1 146 540 per annum (all-inclusive salary package)
Centre: Head Office (Pretoria)
Requirements:
- BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification (Postgraduate qualification advantageous)
- Compulsory registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng.) with the Engineering Council of South Africa
- Six years post-qualification experience as a registered professional Engineer
- Extensive experience in various fields of civil engineering including geotechnical investigations, water engineering, and construction materials
- Experience in traffic and transportation engineering preferred
- Good understanding of CIDB standards and standard professional services contracts
- Excellent communication and technical report writing skills
- Valid driver’s license (minimum code B) and willingness to travel
- Experience in managing and leading junior engineers, technicians, and technologists
Duties:
- Technical specification and evaluation of professional service providers’ and contractors’ bids
- Review and acceptance of professional service provider’s concept and detailed designs
- Assist in compilation of tender documentation
- Conduct technical inspections and integrity surveys on civil engineering assets
- Compilation of technical justifications and business cases for new projects
- Quality control over work of consultants and contractors during project execution
- Resolve technical disputes during project stages
- Review and audit final professional civil engineering accounts
- Development, implementation, and review of standardized civil engineering practice manuals
- Undertake detail design, documentation, and implementation of minor projects
- Mentorship and supervision of candidate engineers, technologists, and technicians
Enquiries: Mr. M Ramushu Tel No: (012) 406 2109
Applications: The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria.
For Attention: Ms NP Mudau
Engineering Technologist Production Grade A – Ref No: 2024/39 (Re-advertisement)
Salary: R410 388 per annum (OSD salary package)
Centre: Johannesburg (Regional Office)
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification
- Three years post-qualification Engineering Technologist experience
- Valid Driver’s License
- Compulsory registration with ECSA as Engineering Technologist
- Project Management, Technical design and analysis knowledge
- Research and development, Computer-aided engineering applications
- Knowledge of legal compliance, Technical report writing
- Networking, Professional judgment, Problem solving and analysis
- Decision Making, Team leadership, Creativity, Self-Management
- Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer Skills
- Planning and Organizing, People Management
Duties:
- Provide technological advisory services, support Engineers, Technicians, and associates
- Promote safety standards, evaluate existing technical manuals, and standard procedures
- Solve broadly defined technological challenges, develop and manage current technologies
- Identify and optimize technical solutions, perform administrative and related functions
- Compile and submit reports, provide inputs to the operational plan
- Develop, implement, and maintain databases, research and development
- Liaise with relevant boards/councils on engineering-related matters
Enquiries: Mr. KJ Mahloko Tel No: (011) 713 6051
Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X3, Braamfontein, 2017 or Hand Deliver to No 78 Corner De Beer and Korte, Braamfontein, 2017.
For Attention: Mr M Mudau
Should you not have heard from us within the next 3 months, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 28 March 2024 at 16:00
