Eastern Cape Province Provincial Head (2908) at The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Formal NQF Level 8 qualification in Engineering (Civil).
• A valid Professional registration with ECSA as a PrEng / Technologist or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years working experience in the construction sector post first engineering qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading/overseeing multidisciplinary Team.
• Experience in managing multiple internal and external stakeholders.

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• A postgraduate qualification in Business Management, Commerce, Environmental Science, Technology or Engineering.
• Experience in managing a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive experience in project delivery and contract management.

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES KNOWLEDGE:

• Extensive knowledge of civil design and construction practices related to road works, as well as the road network maintenance and operations activities.
• Good understanding of and experience in both toll and non-toll road network development, operations and funding.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, specifications and legislation including SPLUMA, the SANRAL Act, and National Roads Act.
• Knowledge and understanding of the local governmental landscape and the regulatory and legislative operating environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Spatial Development Frameworks in South Africa including NSDF, PSDFs and MSDFs.
• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant COTO Specifications and TRH/TMH guidelines.
• Project implementation and management
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Ability to implement and follow governance and compliance procedures.
• Understanding performance management policies and procedures.
• An understanding of public relations and communications best practice, and principles.
• Understand how to identify and define key stakeholders in public sector and industry and relevant engagement protocols per stakeholder.

SKILLS:

• Ability to develop strategies and implement plans with realistic targets
• Ability to objectively analyse and evaluate issues and factual evidence in order to form judgements.
• Ability to evaluate available options and select an appropriate course of action to achieve a specific objective or solve a problem.
• Ability to lead by example, influencing, guiding and motivating people to act towards achieving a common goal.
• Ability to make efficient and effective use of time, energy and resources available by organising workloads and scheduling and prioritising tasks.
• Ability to identify and define problems, evaluate available options to address, select the best course of action and implement the selected solution.
• Ability to co-ordinate and efficiently manage resources, time and budgets for multiple projects.
• To be able to work well under pressure and changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, people skills, organising and communication skills and ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.

Closing date for applications:   06 April 2026