• Full Time
  • Pretoria, South Africa

Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

Chief Director: Engineering Services

Position Details

  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
  • Salary: R1,494,900 per annum (All-inclusive SMS package)
  • Reporting to: Department of Public Works Executive

Minimum Requirements

  • BSc/BEng in Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years senior management experience in engineering
  • Active registration with professional engineering council

Key Competencies

Technical Knowledge

  • Engineering best practices & project management
  • Public Finance Management Act & OHSA compliance
  • Infrastructure lifecycle management

Leadership Skills

  • Strategic decision-making & team leadership
  • Budget management & financial oversight
  • Stakeholder engagement & cross-functional coordination

Operational Expertise

  • Engineering design optimization
  • Water/wastewater treatment systems
  • Maintenance strategy development

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering standards development and quality assurance programs
  • Oversee national infrastructure projects and maintenance operations
  • Manage R1.49bn annual budget and resource allocation
  • Drive innovation in environmental conservation and sustainable practices
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and risk mitigation
  • Lead team of 150+ engineering professionals

Application Process

Submit detailed CV with certified qualifications to:
Department of Public Works HQ
Private Bag Xxxx, Pretoria, 0001

Application deadline: [Insert Date]

Employment Equity

Preference given to designated groups in alignment with national transformation agenda. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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