• Reference Number : REFS/045421
• Directorate : Geometric Design and Technical Support Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 453 576.00 – R 690 237.00 (Plus benefits). The offer is based on recognition of experience after registration. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested only to the shortlisted candidates).
• Enquiries : Mr. E Mashaba Tel No. 011 355 7340/ Mr. E Mpateni Tel 011 355 7252

Requirements :

• Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (B Tech). Three years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience required. Compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technologist. Must have a valid driver’s license. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge in GPG and GPDRT policies and procedures, Relevant legislation and public service Regulation, Understanding of expectation of customers, Knowledge of SLAs, Management information knowledge of GPG political and executive structures, Engineering professional Act, Gauteng infrastructure Act 2001, National land Transport Act 2009, Architectural Profession Act and Landscape Architectural Profession Act. Skills in Programme and Project Management, Engineering design and analysis knowledge, Research and development, Computer aided engineering applications, Knowledge of legal compliance, Technical report writing, Creating high performance culture, Professional judgement and Networking.

Duties :

• Evaluate and approve geometrics, bridges and stormwater designs. Receive application from the service providers for approval of roads, bridges and stormwater designs, Assess the applications in terms of the Departmental standards, Approve the sign of the roads designs, Drafting of preliminary and detail designs in -house, Receive the request from the public to upgrade intersections on provincial roads, Compile design reports for approval by the DDG: Roads Branch, Implementing the in-house designs (DLTC’s, gravel roads to surface roads and intersection upgrades) as requested by the public and the Department, Projects Management (Capital projects),Create tender documents with the scope of works for service providers, Appoint services providers for capital projects, Monitor service providers deliverables as per appointment in terms of completion time and budget.

Notes :

• In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, FEMALES AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the positions below, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 355-7082/7043. Only online applications will be considered. Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Roads and Transport

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 24-04-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.