Job Requirements
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent NQF 7 qualification. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Civil Engineer. Valid driver’s licence with exception of persons with disabilities. Core and Process Competencies: Programme and project management. Engineering design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating high performance culture. Professional judgment. Networking. Decision making. Team leadership. Analytic skills. Creativity. Self-management. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer literacy. Planning and organising. Conflict management. Problem solving and analysis. People management.
Duties
Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety: Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects; Develop cost effective solutions according to standards; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Develop tender specifications; Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice; and Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards. Ensure training and development of technicians, technologist and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice; Supervisee the engineering work and processes; and Administer performance management and development. Manage resources and budget planning. Prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation. Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration; Monitor and control expenditure and report on expenditure and service delivery. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.
What is the Salary
R879 342 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (OSD). The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund, and a flexible portion which may be structured according to the member’s needs.
Location
Head Office (Bloemfontein)
How to Apply
Ms. L Jeppe – Acting Head Project Management Unit: Public Works and Infrastructure Tel No: (051) 492 3718 153 PROVINCIAL TREASURY The Free State Provincial Government is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representativity (race, gender and disability) in the province through the filling of these
Effective from 1 April 2026, the Free State Provincial Treasury now utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za) which means all applicants must login/register to apply for positions, we only accept hand delivered/posted applications should an applicant prove that he/she tried to apply via e- Recruitment with no success and the Free State Provincial Treasury Information Technology Sub-directorate was unable to assist.
Apply Before:
5/8/2026
Reference No:
PWI 26/11
Additional Information
The applicant’s profile on the eRecruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their