Chief Engineer (Grade A): Materials, Ref, No. DOI 41/2026 R1 at Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate Engineering degree (B Eng/BSC (Eng)) or relevant qualification); Six years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid code B driving license.

Key Performance Areas

• Engineering design and analysis effectiveness; Maintain engineering operational effectiveness: Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources; Financial Management; People management.

Competencies

• Technical: Programme and project management; Engineering, legal and operational compliance; Engineering operational communication; Process knowledge and skills; Maintenance skills and knowledge; Mobile equipment operating skills; Engineering design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Creating high performance culture;
• Technical consulting; Ensure material design standards, specifications and quality control processes are applied and continuously improved; Lead innovation and improvements in road materials; Support asset management through the use of materials performance data; Provide technical advice on materials for development applications, abnormal loads and impacts on the road network; Guide laboratory testing, field investigations and material monitoring to support sound decision-making.
• Generic:  Strategic capability and leadership; Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer skills; People management; Planning and organising; Conflict management; Negotiation skills; Change management.