Jobs · Gauteng · Infrastructure Development
Engineer Production: Structural/ Civil Grade A-C
Closes Monday 9 November 2026
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Structural/civil engineer post at Head Office, Johannesburg, to plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects. Suits registered Professional Engineers with at least 3 years' experience.
- Duties include planning, designing, operating and maintaining engineering projects, developing tender specifications, and approving engineering works to set norms and standards.
- Must have an Engineering Degree in Structural/Civil (B Eng, BSc (Eng) or equivalent) and at least 3 years' post-qualification engineering experience.
- Must be registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA and have a valid driver's licence.
- Salary is R914 517 to R1 376 199 per year as an all-inclusive package: 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion, plus a state pension contribution of 13% of basic salary.
- Based at Head Office in Johannesburg, across several directorates with reference numbers REFS/048657, REFS/048658, REFS/056734 and REFS/056735. There are 8 posts in total.
- The text does not state how to apply or the closing date. Enquiries go to Ms Sikelelwa Mboto on 076 521 4118.
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Requirements
- An Engineering Degree in Structural/Civil (B Eng / BSC (Eng) or equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience in Engineering is required.
- Must be a registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Competencies:
- Public Service Act of 1994.
- Public Service Regulations, 2016.
- PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
- Provincial/Departmental SCM policies.
- Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.
- National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations.
- Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations.
- Health Act, Regulations and Guidelines.
- National Environmental Management Act of 1998.
- Engineering Profession Act of 2000.
- Engineering design and analysis Programme and project management.
- Computer-aided engineering applications.
- Knowledge of legal compliance.
- Skills- Decision making, Team leadership, Analytical, Creativity, Self-management, Financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer literacy Conflict management, Problem solving, Research, Technical report writing and Networking.
Duties
- Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects.
- Develop cost effective solutions according to standards.
- Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to corporate new technology.
- Develop tender specifications.
- Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering works according to norms and standards and code of practice and approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards.
- Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice.
- Supervise the engineering work and process and administer performance management and development.
- Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization.
- Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration.
- Monitor, control expenditure and service report on expenditure and service delivery.
How to apply
To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118
Notes from the department
- Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates).
- The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
- The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
- It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).
- The employment decision shall be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
- The Department is committed to promoting employment equity, including race, gender and disability representation, through the filling of this post(s).
- Accordingly, the transfer, promotion or appointment of candidates should contribute towards improving representativity and achieving the numerical targets set out in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
- In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, People With Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.
- Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118/076 942 4090.
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
- Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job).
- It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity 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.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview.
- Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 256 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/337: ENGINEER PRODUCTION: STRUCTURAL/ CIVIL GRADE A-C (X8 POSTS) SALARY: R914 517 – R1 376 199 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 offer is based on recognition of experience after obtaining registration. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested from the shortlisted candidates). CENTRE: Head Office (Johannesburg): Directorate: Other Provincial Departments Infrastructure Delivery Ref No: REFS/048657 (X2 Posts) Chief Directorate: Engineering Services Ref No: REFS/048658 Chief Directorate: Education, Infrastructure, Maintenance and Technical Portfolio Services Ref No: REFS/056734 (X3 Posts) Directorate: Asset Management System and Plans Ref No: REFS/056735 REQUIREMENTS: An Engineering Degree in Structural/Civil (B Eng / BSC (Eng) or equivalent qualification. A minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience in Engineering is required. Must be a registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA. Must have a valid driver’s license. Competencies: Public Service Act of 1994. Public Service Regulations, 2016. PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Provincial/Departmental SCM policies. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations. Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations. Health Act, Regulations and Guidelines. National Environmental Management Act of 1998. Engineering Profession Act of 2000. Engineering design and analysis Programme and project management. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Skills- Decision making, Team leadership, Analytical, Creativity, Self-management, Financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer literacy Conflict management, Problem solving, Research, Technical report writing and Networking. DUTIES: Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects. Develop cost effective solutions according to standards. Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to corporate new technology. Develop tender specifications. Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering works according to norms and standards and code of practice and approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards. Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice. Supervise the engineering work and process and administer performance management and development. Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization. Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration. Monitor, control expenditure and service report on expenditure and service delivery. ENQUIRIES: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118