Chief Engineer Civil Grade A (Contract Management (Pmu)

About the role

The Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport (Mpumalanga) is hiring a Chief Engineer Civil Grade A (Contract Management (Pmu), based in Head Office. This is a contract post, paying R1,317,108 – R1,504,797 a year. How to apply: Applications must be submitted online through the link erecruitment.mpg.gov.za Reference number to quote: CE/PMU/HO/10 Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 12h00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership and oversight in the planning, execution, and monitoring of civil engineering and infrastructure projects under the PMU, Approve designs, technical reports, and contract documentation to ensure alignment with statutory requirements and departmental standards, Oversee the delivery of projects and contracts, ensuring compliance with technical quality, safety, governance, and performance objectives, Ensure professional and technical advice is provided to internal teams and stakeholders, supporting sound decision-making and risk mitigation, Monitor and manage the work of project managers and engineers under your supervision, fostering skills development and high performance, Lead project teams in the procurement and management of consultants and contractors in line with supply chain processes, Drive innovation and continuous improvement in engineering and project management practices, Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, reports, and audit records for all assigned projects, Cultivate effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery and Departmental goal.

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)/Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr.
• Eng).
• At least 10 years’ relevant experience in programme and project management in the built environment, including at least 06 years’ post-professional registration experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing complex infrastructure programmes, consultants and contractors.
• Proven experience administering construction contracts and evaluating variations, payment certificates, extensions of time and contractual claims.
• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites, including remote locations.
• Experience in labour-intensive construction, contractor development and Expanded Public Works Programme implementation will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Comprehensive understanding of programme and project management in the built environment and public sector infrastructure
• Expertise in engineering design
• Project analysis, and contract management
• Including governance
• Compliance, and professional standards
• Knowledge of legal operational, and regulatory frameworks governing infrastructure projects
• Financial management
• Cost control, and supply chain management proficiency
• Strategic planning
• Research and development, and risk management skills
• Ability to foster a high-performance culture
• Demonstrate leadership, and mentor professional teams
• Effective communication
• Negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Advanced problem-solving and decision making capabilities
• Proficiency in technical reporting
• Documentation, and relevant project management software