Chief Director: Roads Construction

CHIEF DIRECTOR: ROADS CONSTRUCTION is listed by DEPARTMENT OF ROADS AND TRANSPORT. The post is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The closing date is 28 September 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• NQF level 7 in Civil/Structural Engineering/Built Environment as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• 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. 5 years senior management experience within transport infrastructure environment and or built environment.
• Extensive experience in planning management and execution of roads construction projects will be an added advantage.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Completion of the Nyukela Senior Management Pre-entry certificate endorsed by National School of Government must be submitted prior to appointment.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of SLAs, 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), Departmental technical standards 7 code of procedures, Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to the field or line of work.
• Skills: Strategic capability and leadership skills, problem solving and analysis, creativity, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, negotiation, conflict management and change management skills.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Manage overall programming, budgeting, and reporting of capital projects.
• Manage, coordinate and oversee the implementation of construction of Departmental Roads Infrastructure /Capital Projects.
• Monitor project management efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct and indirect services for the attainment of organizational objectives.
• Provide project management support.
• Render Occupational health and safety service.
• Manage and maintain the construction of the roads in the regions.
• Manage construction standards.
• Manage construction quality assurance.
• Ensure that project standards, specifications and service levels according are set to departmental objectives to ensure optimum operational availability.
• Oversee the management of construction management guidelines, processes, standards and strategies.
• Identify construction trends and opportunities for businesses processes improvement.
• Approves recommendations for changes and improvements to existing construction management guidelines, standards, policies and procedures.
• Oversee implementation of guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and strategies and related prescripts.
• Ensure the development and implementation of support tools.
• Monitor the implementation of compliance and applicable polices and legislation.
• Ensure the implementation of sound effective and efficient internal control system.
• Provide strategic leadership to the component.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations.
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the Chief Directorate and report on progress.
• Manage and coordinate personnel provisioning.
• Manage performance and development of employees.
• Monitor the budget and expenditures of the Chief Directorate.
• Plan, organize and control activities pertaining to the functions of the component.
• Adhere to and promote legislative departmental prescripts and the Code of Conduct for the Public Services.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• of SLAs, 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), Departmental technical standards 7 code of procedures, Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to the field or line of work.
• Skills: Strategic capability and leadership skills, problem solving and analysis, creativity, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, negotiation, conflict management and change management skills.

Application Instructions

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. All applications must be addressed to the Head of Department and may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245.

Method: Hand delivery

Notes

In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Females and Persons with disabilities candidates. 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 for SMS posts will be subjected to a 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. 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. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applicants using the manual application process must submit their applications on the prescribed form Z83 (Please use the New Z83 Form which is effective from 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za and all applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Applicants must ensure that the Z83 application form is completed in full, duly signed and initialled, as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related/supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application.

You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). No late applications will be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.

Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) most suitable SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Department Notes

Department Notes

In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Females and Persons with disabilities candidates. 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 for SMS posts will be subjected to a 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. 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. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities. 7 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Office of the Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or you may hand deliver to ARMSCOR Building C/O Nossob & Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001 or email to zama.mahlangu@dod.mil.za CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

• Ms. M. Mashele/
• Mr. S. Ngcobo Tel No: (011) 355-7082/7043 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU-NATAL The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the promotion of diversity and equity in employment. Women and people living with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reserves the right not to fill any advertised post. Invited candidates will attend interviews at their own cost due to budgetary constraints.

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026
• Source pages: 111–113
• Open the DPSA circular PDF