CHIEF ENGINEER: STRUCTURAL/ CIVIL

The Department of Infrastructure Development in Gauteng is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Chief Engineer specializing in Structural/Civil Engineering. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing engineering services, ensuring the integrity of designs, managing maintenance strategies, and pioneering new engineering solutions within health institutions. If you are a visionary Professional Engineer with a passion for public service and infrastructure development, we encourage you to apply.

About the Opportunity

As the Chief Engineer, you will be a key figure in driving engineering excellence, providing expert technical consulting, and managing resources to achieve organisational objectives. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding environment where your expertise will directly contribute to improving public infrastructure in Gauteng.

• Reference Number: refs/022708
• Directorate: Engineering Services
• Number of Posts: 1
• Location: Johannesburg (Head Office)

Key Responsibilities

Your primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Performing final reviews and approving audits on new engineering designs, ensuring adherence to design principles and current technology.
• Researching and understanding the infrastructure needs of various health institutions.
• Coordinating design efforts across different disciplines for seamless integration.
• Monitoring current deployed technology and pioneering new engineering services.
• Managing the execution of maintenance strategies, setting standards, and monitoring efficiencies to ensure optimal operational availability.
• Allocating, controlling, monitoring, and reporting on all engineering resources.
• Compiling and managing risk logs according to sound risk management practices.
• Providing expert technical consulting services to minimise engineering risks.
• Managing and implementing knowledge sharing initiatives within the department.
• Ensuring the availability and management of funds to meet MTEF objectives.
• Managing the operational capital project portfolio and the commercial value-add of related programmes.
• Facilitating innovation proposals and monitoring expenditure against the budget.
• Managing the development, motivation, and utilisation of human resources within the engineering discipline, including setting and monitoring subordinates’ performance standards.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Degree (NQF 7) in Structural/Civil Engineering (B Eng/ BSc Eng) or an equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of six (6) years of post-qualification experience as a registered Professional Engineer.
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.
• A valid South African driver’s licence.

Salary and Benefits

This position offers a competitive all-inclusive package ranging from R 1,266,450.00 to R 2,388,657.00 per annum. This package includes a basic salary (70%) and a flexible portion (30%) that can be structured according to applicable rules, including the state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary).

Important Application Notes

• In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Only online applications submitted via the specified portal will be considered.
• Applicants must use the most recent Z83 application for employment form (issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016). Ensure all fields in the Z83 form are completed and signed.
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be attached along with the completed Z83 form. Failure to attach both will result in disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications (not older than six months), identity document, and a valid driver’s license (if required for the job).
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• The Department reserves the right not to appoint.
• If you do not receive a response within three months, please consider your application unsuccessful.

How to Apply

Please apply online through the official Gauteng Provincial Government e-Recruitment system.

Application Link: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za

For general enquiries, you may contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118 (or Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto on 076 942 4090 / 076 521 4118).

Closing Date: 22 August 2025