Chief Engineer: Special Maintenance

Requirements

• 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 minimum of ten (10) years' relevant post-qualification engineering experience in road infrastructure, including substantial experience in pavement investigation, pavement design, materials engineering and rehabilitation design, including at least six (06) years' post-professional registration experience.

• Demonstrated experience in preparing and reviewing pavement designs, technical specifications, tender documentation and engineering reports. Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing complex infrastructure programmes, consultants and contractors. A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites, including remote locations. Experience in labour-intensive construction, contractor development and Expanded Public Works Programme implementation will be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Flexible and rigid pavement design principles, pavement deterioration mechanisms and rehabilitation methods. Mechanistic-empirical analysis, traffic loading estimation, and design traffic assessment.

• Subgrade characterisation, geotechnical investigations, material testing and interpretation of laboratory and field results. Granular, stabilised, asphalt and concrete pavement materials, including recycled materials. Pavement drainage, moisture sensitivity, climatic influences and construction variability. Pavement evaluation methods, including visual assessment.

• The South African Pavement Engineering Manual, applicable TRH and TMH guidance, COTO specifications and departmental design standards. Lifecycle costing, economic evaluation, constructability and sustainable pavement design. Infrastructure procurement, engineering contract administration, quality assurance and construction supervision. Applicable public finance, occupational health and safety, environmental and professional engineering requirements.

DUTIES

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership and technical guidance in the planning, design, and execution of special road maintenance projects, approve technical designs, specifications, and documentation to ensure compliance with departmental and statutory requirements,

• Oversee the management of projects and contracts, in line with approved plans and budgets, Ensure technical governance, risk management, and adherence to professional standards at all stages of maintenance projects,

• Offer expert professional advice to internal teams, management, and external stakeholders, Mentor, develop, and supervise engineering staff, fostering skills transfer and continuous improvement, Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and manage the appointment and performance of consultants and contractors,

• Prepare and present technical reports, project documentation, and audit records as per departmental requirements, Promote best practices and cultivate a culture of compliance, safety, and excellence within the road maintenance environment.