Jobs at The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Information Technology at NQF 6 or equivalent.
• Certifications: C# with MVVM Framework or C++.
• At least 3 years in application and software development.

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Certifications in MVC, Oracle SQL Developer Database, or Microsoft SQL Server Database.
• Exposure to design patterns (SOLID, Repository, Dependency Injection).
• Experience with modern frameworks such as Angular (front-end), ASP.NET Core Web API (back-end), Razor Pages, and Flutter.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in designing, developing, and enhancing web, mobile, and desktop applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while following coding standards.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues through root cause analysis.
• Participate in peer code reviews and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Support the testing and deployment of new applications, patches, and updates.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including code comments and development procedures.
• Translate user requirements, storyboards, and mock-ups into fully functional applications.
• Design and implement efficient and reliable solutions using .NET and MVVM frameworks.
• Ensure application performance, responsiveness, and security across platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (analysts, testers, project managers, and infrastructure specialists) to deliver aligned solutions.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Information Technology (NQF 6) or equivalent.
• Certifications: C# with MVVM or C++.
• Minimum of 5 years in application and software development.

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Exposure to front-end and full-stack frameworks such as Razor Pages, Flutter, and ASP.NET MVC.
• Hands-on experience with APIs and microservices in .NET Core.
• Familiarity with Oracle databases.
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Involvement in Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and team ceremonies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and support.
• Design modular, scalable, and secure application architectures using modern frameworks.
• Develop robust applications, integrating server-side and client-side components with APIs and middleware.
• Review, refactor, and optimise codebases to reduce technical debt and improve performance.
• Write and maintain unit tests and automated test suites, contributing to CI/CD pipelines.
• Translate business requirements, storyboards, and mock-ups into production-ready features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (analysts, designers, testers, project managers) to deliver solutions.
• Implement database schemas and optimise data queries to support business logic and reporting.
• Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, peer code reviews, and architectural discussions.
• Ensure compliance with secure coding standards, QA processes, and corporate governance.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF 6 Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent.
• Certification: ISTQB Foundation Certification.
• At least 5 years’ relevant software testing and quality assurance experience.

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Certifications in DevOps Foundation, DevOps Test Engineer, Scrum Master, or Certified Agile Tester.
• Experience with continuous testing and automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with integrated system testing across APIs, databases, and third-party platforms.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks and audit-based testing requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in automation testing and testing tools

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead UAT and system validation for new developments and enhancements.
• Develop, maintain, and execute test plans, scripts, and cases for each release cycle.
• Ensure compliance of testing processes with contractual, regulatory, and performance standards.
• Document and deliver test reports (e.g., Test Plan, Defect Report, Regression Report, SIT Report, Post-Implementation Report).
• Provide second-level support, performing root cause analysis and coordinating sustainable resolutions.
• Collaborate with ICT and business units to refine workflows, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Continuously enhance testing methodologies, maintaining a centralised repository of test procedures and lessons learned.
• Monitor integrated environments and validate system updates, ensuring seamless interaction across platforms.
• Contribute to change management initiatives by enabling smooth adoption of new systems and processes.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Administrative qualification at an NQF level 6 or related.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration and office management

• Co-ordinate all travel requirements within respective function.
• Co-ordinate diaries regarding meetings within respective function.
• Co-ordinate the submission of reports to relevant structures.
• Co-ordinate activities between functional leadership and direct reports.

Co-ordination

• Co-ordinate all travel requirements within respective function.
• Co-ordinate diaries regarding meetings within respective function.
• Co-ordinate the submission of reports to relevant structures.
• Co-ordinate activities between functional leadership and direct reports.

Meetings

• Compile meeting agendas in collaboration with the respective chairperson of the meeting.
• Responsible for accurate and complete minute taking and timely distribution thereof.

Compliance & stakeholder liaison

• Ensure compliance of submission dates to relevant structures.
• Ensure liaison of respective function with other functions within SANRAL as well as external stakeholders.
• Attend to general enquires from external stakeholders within respective function.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF 7 bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• TOGAF, Zachman, or related Enterprise Architecture certifications.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in ICT Architecture or Systems Design, with at least 5 years in Enterprise or Solution Architecture within a complex, multi-division environment.

ADVANTEGOUS:

• Experience in large-scale infrastructure organisations or government ICT environments.
• Exposure to cloud computing (Azure/AWS/GCP), AI/ML, and data analytics platforms.
• Awareness of POPIA and cybersecurity compliance principles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enterprise Architecture Execution

• Operationalise the enterprise architecture vision, principles, and guardrails as set by executive leadership.
• Enforce architecture standards and governance across all ICT initiatives.
• Coordinate Architecture Review Boards and provide technical recommendations to governance forums.
• Drive the execution of the enterprise architecture maturity roadmap (3–5 years).

ICT Strategy Enablement

• Define target architecture states, transition plans, and technology standards that enable the organisation’s strategic objectives, innovation, and operational efficiency.
• Translate business strategy into actionable technology architectures and transition plans.
• Develop and maintain target-state architectures (Business, Data, Application, Technology, Security).
• Define multi-year execution roadmaps and technology evolution paths to guide investment.
• Lead technology consolidation and rationalisation initiatives to reduce complexity and optimise costs.

Solution Design and Integration

• Provide architecture oversight and design guidance for ICT programmes and projects.
• Validate solution designs for alignment with enterprise principles, interoperability, and security.
• Serve as the lead technical authority for enterprise‑level solution, approving high-impact solution blueprints and designs.
• Ensure all critical systems meet integration, scalability, and compliance requirements.

Data, Cloud, and Application Architecture

• Define, lead, and govern enterprise data, cloud, application, integration, analytics, and digital platform architectures, ensuring alignment with long‑term organisational strategy, ICT standards, and business objectives.
• Establish and maintain enterprise data models, application architecture standards, and multi‑cloud strategies (Azure, AWS, GCP) that support scalability, interoperability, resilience, and secure digital transformation.
• Drive cloud adoption and optimisation, governing cloud operating models and frameworks including FinOps, SecOps, automation, and platform optimisation, to ensure cost efficiency, security, and operational excellence.
• Oversee data governance, information management, and analytics maturity, ensuring high data quality, accessibility, integration, and value extraction across business domains.
• Ensure architectural consistency and integration across systems and platforms, promoting reuse, standardisation, and simplification of the technology landscape.
• Embed security, risk, and compliance by design across all architecture domains, in collaboration with cybersecurity leadership, ensuring adherence to POPIA, PFMA, ISO27001, and enterprise security policies.

Innovation and Emerging Technologies

• Lead enterprise innovation strategy by scanning, evaluating, and prioritising high‑value emerging technologies (e.g. AI/ML, IoT, automation, GIS, blockchain, digital twins) to drive digital transformation and operational efficiency.
• Drive and govern proof‑of‑concept initiatives, assessing feasibility, scalability, value for money, cybersecurity, and strategic alignment before enterprise adoption.
• Establish and enforce controlled experimentation frameworks to ensure responsible, secure, compliant, and risk‑managed innovation across the organisation.
• Translate innovation into enterprise capability, developing business cases, guiding investment decisions, and converting validated insights into scalable, production‑ready solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Ensure executive alignment between business strategy and technology investment, partnering with business leaders, ICT, and strategic service providers to maximise enterprise value and outcomes.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight across cross‑functional transformation initiatives, ensuring coherence and successful delivery of ICT modernisation, digitalisation, and organisational change programmes.
• Influence and guide senior leaders and delivery teams to adopt forward‑looking architectural and technology practices that support long‑term sustainability, scalability, and digital transformation.
• Advise governance, risk, and audit structures on technology‑related risks, compliance obligations, and architectural integrity, strengthening organisational resilience and assurance.
• Support EXCO decision‑making with insight on technology trends, enterprise risks, opportunities, and investment trade‑offs, enabling informed prioritisation and funding decisions.
• Shape strategic technology investment discussions, ensuring that architectural principles, risk considerations, and long‑term enterprise capability guide executive choices.

Architecture Performance Monitoring, Governance and Reporting

• Define and govern enterprise architecture performance frameworks, including KPIs, maturity indicators, compliance metrics, and dashboards, to measure architectural effectiveness, value realisation, and strategic alignment.
• Monitor and report on architecture health and performance, covering compliance, maturity progression, risks, trends, and improvement opportunities across all ICT initiatives.
• Provide executive‑level dashboards and reporting, delivering clear visibility into architecture health, technology investment value, and compliance posture to support informed decision‑making.
• Report architectural risks, gaps, and opportunities to ICT governance committees, risk forums, and audit structures, strengthening transparency, accountability, and assurance.
• Drive continuous improvement through data‑driven insights and recommendations, improving ICT performance, governance effectiveness, and long‑term architectural maturity.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc. / B.Eng. / B.Tech. degree in Civil Engineering at an NQF Level 7
• Registered as a Professional Engineer / Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• A minimum 10 years’ experience as a Civil Engineer (Roads)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Routine Road Maintenance Contract Management,
• Minimum 3 years managerial experience
• Experience in managing relationships with multidisciplinary stakeholders

ADVANTAGEOUS

• M. Eng / MSc in Engineering (Civil / Transportation) will be advantageous
• FIDIC Training Certification
• PMI professional certification or other relevant project management courses advantageous
• SACPCMP Professional Manager.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

Planning of RRM Projects

• Liaise with Provincial Construction Contract Engineer to advise on the network condition assessments to enable the planning and scheduling a pipeline of major rehabilitation or and/or Capex projects on new and existing routes,
• Prepare and manage overall budget for RRM and ensure funding is available
• Determine resources (i.e. RRM Contract Engineers) required to execute planned projects and if adequate capacity is available
• Assign RRM projects and associated budget to RRM Contract Engineers to execute.

Oversee Procurement for all RRM contracts

• Participate in the compilation of new and the revision of existing proforma procurement documents for all RRM projects
• Review, provide input, and approve tender documentation for the appointment of RRM Consultants and RRM Contractors
• Ensure compliance to SANRAL’s procurement policy
• Review all contracts for RRM projects.

Provincial RRM Project oversight

• Proactively monitor the progress of all RRM projects Provincially, financial  performance and cashflows, issues and risks, transformation targets and any other project or contract related matters
• Prepare regular management and operational reports for Provincial RRM projects including issues, finances and/or performance of contracts.
• Review all RRM related information captured in IT IS Provincially
• Conduct regular status meetings with RRM Contract Engineers to discuss the progress of RRM projects, financial performance and cashflows, issues and risks, and any other project or contract related matters
• Manage any contractual issues (including disputes and claims) on projects that have been escalated by the RRM Contract Engineer
• Provide advice on all contractual matters related to RRM contracts.
• Guide and support RRM Contract engineers with project management and community engagement related activities when required
• Conduct ad-hoc site visits to monitor that RRM works are executed consistently across the region and according to SANRAL standards and specifications. Ensure that environmental and occupational health and safety standards are adhered to
• Monitor performance of Project Liaison Committees (PLC) from Provincial level
• Participate and Monitor engagement and ongoing communication with local communities
• Ensure all required documentation is electronically uploaded into the records management system and IT IS and/or submitted for physical storage
• Prepare and distribute management reports for RRM
• Review payment certificates and all information captured in ITIS before approval
• Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor the performance of RRM Contract Engineers and provide feedback to enable professional growth

Technical advisory & support

• Provide input during the design and construction phases of projects with regards to the maintainability of the asset i.e. ensure the efficiency, effectiveness and safety of maintenance works
• Actively participate in the relevant functional working group for RRM Share knowledge and experience with colleagues
• Provide feedback on the performance of the ITIS RRM and Incident Desktop and Mobile modules
• Maintain good working relationships with all colleagues in all regions and areas of expertise
• Pursue and research best practice and consider innovation in project lifecycle
• Participate in the development and improvement of standards and specifications for SANRAL
•  Promote SANRAL’s credibility and promote aims and objectives of SANRAL.

Communication and Stakeholder Relations Management

• Maintain a good working relationship with all colleagues in all Provinces and areas of expertise.
• Cultivate and maintain a good working relationship with key internal and external stakeholders, consultants and contractors.
• Attend and provide support to Provincial Head, Operations and Maintenance Manager and RRM Contract Engineers in stakeholder engagement meetings as and when required.
• Respond to media queries relating to RRM projects.
• Ensure internal collaboration and co-operation.
• Promote aims and objectives of SANRAL.

Audit and Risk Management

• Ensure that all RRM contract documentation is electronically uploaded into ITIS and the records management system and/or submitted for physical storage
• Oversee and monitor the timeous provision of Audit and Risk responses relating to RRM contracts

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF Level 7 Qualification in Civil Engineering, Town & Regional Planning, Surveying or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience post qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Traffic Impact Assessments/Development Planning/Statutory Control/Road Access Management.

ADVANTAGEOUS

• NQF Level 8 Qualification in Transportation or Town & Regional Planning or Surveying
• 3 years supervisory experience
• Registered with relevant professional body
• Experience on GIS will be advantageous

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Provincial statutory control management and oversight;

• Ensure compliance with and consistency in the application of SANRAL’s statutory control policies and procedures, and requirements imposed by the SANRAL and National Roads Act, Act 7 of 1998, in the evaluation and processing of applications in the province
• Ensure effective and timeous processing of applications. Investigate delays in the processing of applications and take corrective actions.
• Review and evaluate all statutory control applications that are escalated for input and approval
• Define specific conditions for approval of applications
• Provide guidance on alternative approaches in line with the requirements and SANRAL’s policies
• Ensure that road safety principles and engineering requirements are considered during evaluation of statutory control applications
• Investigate and escalate statutory control issues in the province
• Ensure effective regulatory management to ensure that non-compliance of conditions and illegal transgressions are prevented or dealt with timeously
• Conduct route audits on an ad-hoc basis to identify issues and monitor progress of actions taken for non-compliance/illegal transgressions
• Assess and manage SANRAL’s risk related to statutory control and land matters
• Ensure accurate and effective record keeping and electronic update of applications in ITIS SCOMS Module
• Liaise with Finance and Business Development to ensure collection of monies due to SANRAL
• Conduct regular status meetings with Statutory Control Officers to discuss the progress/status of applications, issues and risks, and any other statutory control related matters
• Monitor the performance of Statutory Control Officers and provide feedback to enable professional growth
• Prepare and distribute management reports for Statutory Control (e.g. number and type of applications received, status of applications, time required to process applications, regulatory management, etc.)

 Technical specialist support

• Provide input and share information on statutory and land related aspects
• Liaise with Municipal planners to ensure that SANRAL interests are considered in the development of statutory documents such as SDF, LAP and IDP
• Ensure that statutory control matters and information in ITIS SCOMS module are considered on design projects for the National roads (e.g. conditions of development applications, location of fibre optic cables, pipes, etc.)
• Actively participate in the relevant functional working group for Statutory Control
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues
• Provide feedback on the performance of ITIS SCOMS Module
• Maintain good working relationships with all colleagues in all provinces and areas of expertise
• Participate in the development and improvement of policies and procedures for SANRAL related to statutory control
• Promote SANRAL’s credibility and promote aims and objectives of SANRAL