• Reference Number : REFS/045396
• Directorate : Roads Maintenance
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 494 900. 00 – R 1 787 328.00 per annum (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
• Enquiries : Ms. M Mashele/ Mr. E Mpateni (011) 355-7521/7252

Requirements :

• NQF level 7 in Built Environment in Construction studies/ BSc/B Eng in Civil/Structural Engineering. Registered with professional Body (such as Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), South African Council for Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) etc. Minimum of 5 years senior management experience within transport infrastructure environment and or built environment. Extensive experience in planning management and execution of roads Construction/ maintenance of projects will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license. Pre-Entry SMS Certificate submitted prior to appointment. KNOWLEDGE: Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations. Understanding of expectations of customers. Knowledge of SLAs. Management information knowledge. Knowledge of construction contract law & administration. Engineering Profession Act, 2000. Gauteng Transport Infrastructure Act 2001. National Roads Traffic Act. 1996. National Environmental Management Act, 1998. Colto Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Works. General Conditions of Contract (GCC & FIDIC. SKILLS: Client orientation and customer focus. People management and empowerment. Service delivery innovation. Problem solving and analysis. Project management methodologies. Contract management. Business performance management. Community relations. Stakeholder relationship management. Analytical thinking. Research. Computer utilization. Policy formulation. Conflict management. Financial management. Adaptability during changes to meet the goals. Strategic management. Change/diversity management. Communication. Creativity.

Duties :

• Manage departmental maintenance of roads at the regional offices as per the sphere segmentation. Manage outsourced road maintenance services. Provide plant and equipment hire and fleet lease services. Manage fuel services. Execute road network maintenance projects. Manage infrastructure protection services. Manage Roads Asset Management System (RAMS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) Manage plan room services. Manage call center services. Manage the provision of access to the road. Manage maintenance technical auxiliary services. Manage office support and coordination services. Ensure that the expenditure is aligned with the procurement and the approved budget. Render payments of goods and services. Manage the cash flow projections and expenditure. Manage maintenance contracts and coordinate regional maintenance contracts. Adhere to and promote legislative, department prescripts and the Code of Conduct for the Public Service. Provide strategic leadership to the units. Manage the execution of maintenance strategies through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources. Ensure maintenance standards, specifications and service levels in accordance with Departmental objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to departmental goals to direct or redirect engineering services. Manage, coordinate, and monitor the budget of the road maintenance directorate. Implement the budget by monitoring, projecting, and reporting expenditure. Ensure proper spending in line with strategic objectives. Monitor the optimal utilization and functionality of equipment. Evaluate and monitor the performance of employees to ensure achievement of strategic goal. Manage the human resource development of employees. Enhance and maintain employee motivation Plan, organize and control activities pertaining to the functions of the component.

Notes :

• In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to COLOURED FEMALES, INDIAN FEMALES, WHITE FEMAELS candidates. To apply for the below positions, 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 : Head Office (Johannesburg)

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.