Engineer Production Grade A (Civil) Building Maintenance

About the role

The Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport (Mpumalanga) is hiring an Engineer Production Grade A (Civil) Building Maintenance, based in Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R914,517 a year. How to apply: Applications must be submitted online through the link erecruitment.mpg.gov.za Reference number to quote: ENG/CIVIL/HO/18 Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 12h00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional engineering support for the delivery of planned, routine, and emergency maintenance of government buildings and facilities.
• Support the development, implementation, and review of the Comprehensive Asset Management Plan (CAMP) and maintenance strategies aligned to GIAMA and departmental priorities.
• Develop and monitor annual maintenance plans and budgets, including day-to-day, preventative, and emergency maintenance.
• Coordinate the procurement and performance management of framework contracts for general maintenance and specialist services in collaboration with Supply Chain Management.
• Oversee maintenance activities across district offices, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and quality assurance protocols.
• Manage and report on maintenance backlogs, call centre requests, and resolution of infrastructure faults logged by users.
• Conduct technical evaluations, building condition assessments, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Prepare technical and performance reports, assist in budgeting processes, and contribute to infrastructure reporting to oversight bodies.

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate plus NQF Level 7 in Bsc or BEng Degree Civil Engineering (at least 3 year Degree as recognised by SAQA).
• Compulsory Registration with South African Council for the Engineer Profession (ECSA) as a Professional: Engineer/Technologist.
• Valid drivers’ licence and proficiency in computer applications are essential.
• A relevant work experience as an Engineer, with at least 2 years being post-registration.
• Knowledge.
• Skills and Competencies: Sound knowledge of the planning, implementation, and management of building maintenance and refurbishment projects in the public sector.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation, policies, and regulations including the PFMA, GIAMA, CIDB Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and National Building Regulations.
• Experience in contract documentation, procurement processes, and administration (JBCC, GCC, or similar).
• Understanding of building condition assessments, life cycle costing, and facilities maintenance management systems.
• Good knowledge of engineering and maintenance planning software (e.g., Civil Designer, Prokon, AutoCAD).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project tracking tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, planning, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage contractors and service providers on site and coordinate multiple maintenance teams.