SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (SANRAL)

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Gauteng

Five-year Fixed Term Contract

Description

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Company: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited

Location: Val de Grace, Pretoria

Employment Status: Five-year Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: A competitive package commensurate with the level of the position will be offered within the framework of legislative prescripts applicable thereto Reports to:

The Board through the Chairperson of the Board

Purpose of the Position: Leading and driving strategy development and implementation; delivering sustainable value to the company and broader stakeholders.

Requirements:

A relevant postgraduate qualification at Master’s level (NQF Level 9) in

• Engineering, infrastructure development, business management/ leadership, business administration, finance or equivalent discipline

• A strong executive career track record with at least 10 years senior management experience in service delivery environment in infrastructure, engineering, built environment, construction or infrastructure finance with at least 5 years at executive leadership level

• Knowledge of the public sector governance and state-owned entity regulatory framework

• In-depth knowledge of PFMA, Companies Act, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations and King Code on Corporate Governance

• Proven track record of organisational turnaround, restructuring and transformation

• Strong background in large-scale infrastructure project execution, corporate finance, infrastructure financing, development finance or Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)

• Working knowledge of the public sector supply chain management governance framework

• Experience in interacting with and reporting to the Board of Directors and shareholder representative at a strategic level • Knowledge of government industrialization policy

• Previous experience as a CEO in a large-scale project execution environment is an added advantage

• Previous experience in road infrastructure projects is an added advantage

• Registration with relevant professional bodies

MAIN OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The CEO of SANRAL is accountable to the Board of Directors for the following outputs and outcomes:

• Leading the development and implementation of SANRAL’s long-term corporate strategy

• Driving financial sustainability, overseeing the effective management of multi-billion rand budget and capital expenditure programmes

• Achieving organisational performance goals, objectives, and targets

• Driving organisational renewal, growth, turnaround initiatives and business optimization strategies

• Steering national road network strategy

• Overseeing construction of road infrastructure projects, strategic capital projects, maintenance & rehabilitation of national road network

• Ensuring robust financial governance and regulatory compliance (including PFMA, SANRAL Act, Companies Act, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations and King V)

• Driving transformation and inclusive economic participation with accountability for B-BBEE outcomes, enterprise and supplier development and measurable participation of individuals from designated groups

• Embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives within the company’s strategy

• Driving and enhancing strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including financiers, clients, service providers, government, unions and communities

• Cultivating a high performance, ethical and inclusive organisational culture

• Directing the company in line with good corporate governance, compliance with statutory requirements; and managing the company’s risk exposure and mitigation plans

• Ensuring effective and efficient supply chain management system is in place for the management of road infrastructure projects and strategic capital projects

• Representing SANRAL nationally and internationally to drive collaboration, influence sector policy and strengthen sector leadership

• Driving innovation, automation and digital transformation initiatives

• Overseeing the general administration and day-to-day operations of the organisation 

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to SANRAL mandate, operations and governance

• Strategy development and implementation capacity

• Courageous leadership skills coupled with strong decision-making ability

• A demonstrated affinity for ethics and integrity is essential

• Financial acumen, understanding of relevant economic trends and financial management

• Good communicator and respected leader in the industry and business

• Understanding of the role of the road network in the socio-economic development of the country

• Understanding of the South African road infrastructure and construction industry

• Knowledge of people, corporate and operational management

• Innovative with an ability to create and exploit public-private partnerships

• Understanding of and commitment to the imperatives of transformation, economic empowerment and community development

ATTRIBUTES:

• The ideal candidate should be a:

• Visionary

• Negotiator

• Team-player

• Innovator

• Problem solver

• Professional

All applications must include the following:

• A CV inclusive of a list of 3 contactable referees 

• A covering letter

• Certified copies of educational qualifications

• A certified copy of a valid ID

• Declaration of personal or business relationships, if any, with SANRAL itself, or staff, Management or Board Members of SANRAL

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to the following:

• Previous employment verification

• CV validation and employment record verification (career gaps)

• Identity validation and verification

• Criminal record check; and

• Qualification verification

Conditions of Appointment The successful candidate will be appointed on a five (5) year fixed term contract and will enter into a performance agreement with the Board of Directors. The appointment will be subject to security vetting, qualifications verification, reference checks, competency assessments and the disclosure of financial interests in accordance with applicable legislation. SANRAL reserves the right not to make an appointment. Candidates who are not contacted within 3 months after the closing date may assume that their application was unsuccessful.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS FROM DESIGNATED GROUPS

Closing Date for Applications: 10 September 2026

Applications to be submitted to the following email address: Response@sanral.co.za

Employment Five-year Fixed Term Contract

Location Head Office, Val de Grace, Pretoria

Closing Date 10/09/2026