
Chief Engineer Grade A (CONTRACT ADMIN)
The Department of Public Works, Roads And Transport is looking for a Chief Engineer Grade A (CONTRACT ADMIN). This is a contract role based in Mpumalanga.
Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/230, page 176
- Reference number
- CCPM/HO/ Construction and Maintenance
- Appointment
- Contract
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Centre
- Head Office
What you will need
- 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).
- A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites, including remote locations.
Experience
A minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant post qualification experience in roads, bridges and building construction, including at least six (06) years’ post- professional registration experience. Extensive relevant experience in construction supervision and contract administration of roads, bridges and buildings. 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. Experience in labour-intensive construction, contractor development and Expanded Public Works Programme implementation will be an added advantage.
Professional registration
Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr. A minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant post qualification experience in roads, bridges and building construction, including at least six (06) years’ post- professional registration experience.
Driver's licence
A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites, including remote locations.
Skills and competencies
- Strong understanding of design review, constructability, construction methods, materials testing and quality assurance.
- Expertise in construction procurement, tender documentation, specifications, bills of quantities and contract administration.
- Ability to interpret contractual provisions and assess entitlement, causation and the financial and programme implications of claims.
- Knowledge of applicable public-sector financial management, procurement, occupational health and safety, environmental and engineering
Key responsibilities
- To provide strategic technical leadership and specialist engineering expertise in preparation of tender and contract documentation, construction supervision and contract administration of roads, bridges and buildings.
- Ensure that infrastructure projects are delivered within approved scope, budgets and timeframes, meet prescribed quality standards, and are supported by sound contractual and financial controls.
Additional details
- Grade: Provincial
How to apply
- Enquiries: Ms PN Yingwane
- Telephone: (013) 766 6780

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