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  • Posted: Apr 23, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • The Housing Development Agency (HDA) is a national public sector development agency that acquires and prepares land as well as develop the land and project manage the development of housing and human settlements. We carry out our activities in partnership with a range of stakeholders including national, provincial and local government and municipalities, as ...
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    Chief Engineer: Region A (Western Cape)

    Responsibilities

    Project Planning and Design

    • Carry out technical and feasibility studies and draw up blueprints that satisfy technical specifications of projects
    • Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan
    • Develop and design systems and structures, in line with built environment standards, using design software and drawing
    • Conduct on site investigations and analyse data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and other)
    • Assess potential risks, materials and costs
    • Provide advice and resolve creatively any emerging problems/deficiencies
    • Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labour to determine project
    • Manage the planning and implementation of Human Settlement Development projects undertaken by the Provincial Department of Human Settlements which includes the following:
    • Plan and develop new housing and infrastructure projects to be implemented by the Provincial Department of Human Settlements.
    • Oversee construction and on-going monitoring and evaluation of projects planned and implemented by the Provincial Department of Human Settlements.

    Project Development and Management

    •  Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or other construction development standards.
    • Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to the technical team.
    • Monitor progress and compile reports in project status
    • Resolve design and development problems
    • Assess the sustainability and environmental impact of projects
    • Ensure projects run smoothly and structures are completed within budget and on time
    • Hand / oversee the handing over process of the completed structures and services for use
    • Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety.
    • Direct construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site.
    • Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
    • Prepare or present public reports, such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, and property and right-of-way descriptions.
    • Management of complex infrastructure development and construction projects from inception to full life circle
    • Interpret test soil results of materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
    • Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel.

    Compliance Management

    • Ensure that service providers comply with stated service level agreements and contractual obligations
    • Provide timely feedback to Provincial Department of Human Settlements management regarding any contractual transgressions that may occur during projects implementation.
    • Ensure implementation of projects are within established policies, systems, procedures, processes and practices.
    • Provide advice and assistance to others in order to ensure their compliance with policy, governance procedures, as well as industry standards.
    • Identify areas of non-compliance and implement corrective action.

    Requirements

    • Degree or BTech in Engineering
    • Professional registration is a requirement
    • Must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.)/Professional Technologist (B-Tech).
    • Minimum of 10 years relevant engineering experience
    • Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure or capital projects
    • Knowledge of public sector regulatory frameworks (PFMA, MFMA as applicable)
    • Knowledge of contract management (NEC/ GCC/ FIDIC/ JBCC) and procurement frameworks
    • At least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Housing Development Agency (HDA) on www.thehda.co.za to apply

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