Chief Engineer (grade A): Materials
Western Cape Department Of Infrastructure – Dpsa Circular 37 Of 2026
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R1 317 108 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This is an explanation for the role of Chief Engineer (Grade A): Materials, within the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government. This is a senior engineering position with an all-inclusive annual salary package of R1 317 108, subject to the OSD as prescribed. The role focuses on materials engineering within the department. **What you will do** The core responsibilities of this role include: * Ensuring effectiveness in engineering design and analysis. * Maintaining overall engineering operational effectiveness. * Handling governance aspects by allocating, controlling, monitoring, and reporting on all resources. * Managing financial aspects related to the role. * Leading and managing people. * Ensuring the application and continuous improvement of material design standards, specifications, and quality control processes. * Leading innovation and improvements in road materials. * Supporting asset management through the utilization of materials performance data. * Providing technical advice on materials for development applications, abnormal loads, and their impacts on the road network. * Guiding laboratory testing, field investigations, and material monitoring to support sound decision-making. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An appropriate Engineering degree (B Eng/BSC (Eng)) or relevant qualification. * Six years post qualification engineering experience. * Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer. * A valid code B driving license. **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 **Competencies (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 **Who should apply** This position is suited for a highly qualified and experienced professional engineer with at least six years of post-qualification experience in engineering, specifically with a focus on materials. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in materials design, analysis, and quality control, particularly in a road infrastructure context, and must be compulsorily registered with ECSA. They should be a proven leader with strategic capability, excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills, capable of managing projects, finances, and people effectively. A valid code B driving license is also required. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-infrastructure-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-doi-41-2026-r1 Source: govpage
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