POST 04/40 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: ROAD ENGINEERING STANDARD REF NO: DOT/ HRM/2025/02
Branch: Road Transport
SALARY : R1 436 022 per annum (Level 14) of which 30% may be structured according to the individual
needs.
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering with 6
years working experience in the Road Infrastructure Development and Management within the
Built environment of which 5 years must be at a senior management level, Registered with ECSA
as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Technologist will be an added advantage. Certificate
of Successful completion of the National School of Government’s Senior Management Service
Pre-Entry Programme. Knowledge And Skill: A sound knowledge and experience in the
development of the road infrastructure standards and guidelines. Knowledge and understanding
of the guidelines and specifications relevant to civil engineering in South Africa. Extensive
knowledge and understanding of the road infrastructure development and roads supervision.
Knowledge and understanding of the importance of community development programs and
participation. Working knowledge of PFMA, MMFA, Treasury Regulations and GIAMA. Verbal &
Written communication – English above average. Computer literacy: above average. Governance
related to information Research and Policy experience. Procurement experience & Project
Management: Compilation of management and technical reports and proposals. Budgeting,
financial management and economic skills. Communication- Verbal & Written communication –
English – above average – Governance related to information. Financial Management: Compiles
and manages budgets, controls cash flow, institutes risk management and administers tender
procurement processes in accordance with generally recognised financial practices in order to
ensure the achievement of strategic organisational objectives Strategic Capability & Leadership:
Provides a vision, sets the direction for the component/unit and inspires others to plan, execute,
deliver and report on the organisational mandate. People Management & Empowerment (PME):
Manages and encourages people, optimises their outputs & effectively manages relationships in
order to achieve organisational goals. Annual Reports Project/Programme Management (PPM):
Plans, manages, monitors and evaluates specific activities in order to deliver the desired outputs
and outcomes (Project Planning, Evaluation & Reporting)
DUTIES : Undertake research, coordinate the development and updating of technical norms, standards &
guidelines and the best practice. Coordinate and maintain the implementation of new and
amended policy and strategy documents. Manage the development of road infrastructure
standards and guidelines. Develop the use of technology in road construction and maintenance,
including the use of appropriate non-standards materials. Manage and coordinate road transport
related research within government, private sector research and tertiary institutions. Coordinate
the development of an asset management systems for road infrastructure in compliance with
GIAMA and related asset management requirements. Develop the Road Asset Management
System (RAMS) Policy and Guidelines. Manage the development of RAMS and its Performance
Indicators. Manage and co-ordinate the Road Infrastructure Safety Audits. Co-ordinate the Road
Disaster Management and Environmental Programmes. Participate in project teams to achieve a
multi-disciplinary approach to meet set objectives of the Department. Manage the planning and
or implementation of projects. Facilitate and develop the definition of the project missions, goals, POST 04/40 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: ROAD ENGINEERING STANDARD REF NO: DOT/ HRM/2025/02
Branch: Road Transport
SALARY : R1 436 022 per annum (Level 14) of which 30% may be structured according to the individual
needs.
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering with 6
years working experience in the Road Infrastructure Development and Management within the
Built environment of which 5 years must be at a senior management level, Registered with ECSA
as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Technologist will be an added advantage. Certificate
of Successful completion of the National School of Government’s Senior Management Service
Pre-Entry Programme. Knowledge And Skill: A sound knowledge and experience in the
development of the road infrastructure standards and guidelines. Knowledge and understanding
of the guidelines and specifications relevant to civil engineering in South Africa. Extensive
knowledge and understanding of the road infrastructure development and roads supervision.
Knowledge and understanding of the importance of community development programs and
participation. Working knowledge of PFMA, MMFA, Treasury Regulations and GIAMA. Verbal &
Written communication – English above average. Computer literacy: above average. Governance
related to information Research and Policy experience. Procurement experience & Project
Management: Compilation of management and technical reports and proposals. Budgeting,
financial management and economic skills. Communication- Verbal & Written communication –
English – above average – Governance related to information. Financial Management: Compiles
and manages budgets, controls cash flow, institutes risk management and administers tender
procurement processes in accordance with generally recognised financial practices in order to
ensure the achievement of strategic organisational objectives Strategic Capability & Leadership:
Provides a vision, sets the direction for the component/unit and inspires others to plan, execute,
deliver and report on the organisational mandate. People Management & Empowerment (PME):
Manages and encourages people, optimises their outputs & effectively manages relationships in
order to achieve organisational goals. Annual Reports Project/Programme Management (PPM):
Plans, manages, monitors and evaluates specific activities in order to deliver the desired outputs
and outcomes (Project Planning, Evaluation & Reporting)
DUTIES : Undertake research, coordinate the development and updating of technical norms, standards &
guidelines and the best practice. Coordinate and maintain the implementation of new and
amended policy and strategy documents. Manage the development of road infrastructure
standards and guidelines. Develop the use of technology in road construction and maintenance,
including the use of appropriate non-standards materials. Manage and coordinate road transport
related research within government, private sector research and tertiary institutions. Coordinate
the development of an asset management systems for road infrastructure in compliance with
GIAMA and related asset management requirements. Develop the Road Asset Management
System (RAMS) Policy and Guidelines. Manage the development of RAMS and its Performance
Indicators. Manage and co-ordinate the Road Infrastructure Safety Audits. Co-ordinate the Road
Disaster Management and Environmental Programmes. Participate in project teams to achieve a
multi-disciplinary approach to meet set objectives of the Department. Manage the planning and
or implementation of projects. Facilitate and develop the definition of the project missions, goals, tasks and resources requirements. Manage the development of methods to monitor projects or
area progress and provide corrective guidance where necessary. Ensure effective management
of project resources, project budget and resource allocation. Work cross-functionally to solve
problems and implement changes. Ensure effective project progress reporting. Manage the
resources of the Chief Directorate: Provide strategic direction for the functioning of the Chief
Directorate. Promote internal management directives and procedures for the chief directorate.
Present and obtain approval for the strategic business plan of the chief directorate. Define goals
and objectives for the chief directorate. Define performance targets for the chief directorate.
Manage the performance of the chief directorate. Control the allocated budget of the chief
directorate. Manage the allocated resources of the chief directorate according to departmental
prescripts. Ensure the compilation performance agreements for the component. Ensure the
development and mentoring of all staff members. Manage the budgetary programme. Ensure
sound record management of the chief directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Chris Hlabisa Tel No: (012) 309 3170
NOTE : Candidates must quote the name of the post as follows; “Chief Director: Road Engineering
Standard” on the subject line when applying using an Email. Department of Transport is an equal
opportunity employer and this post will be filled in accordance with employment equity targets of
- the department.
