SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (SANRAL) VACANCIES

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CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER (CPO)
National
Permanent     
 
Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
To manage the Procurement Team and all aspects of Procurement and Supply Management, including managing the overall procurement strategy, producing strategic objectives, balancing a budget, improving the efficacy of processes, ensuring systemic procurement and supply chain improvements, developing goals and keeping track of key performance indicators. To lead an organization's procurement department and oversees the acquisitions of goods and services made by the organization. To ensure that purchases will meet organizational needs while helping to reduce costs, give higher profit margins or both. To establish the policies and standard operating procedures used to guide acquisitions throughout an organization and determine which acquisitions require the procurement department's involvement.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• A relevant degree/ qualification (NQF level 8) in Accounting, Business Science, Commerce, Engineering (such as Industrial, Construction or Civil) or Law.
• Post-graduate qualification specialising in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration or related qualification.
• Professional registration with an internationally recognised professional organisation in Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Engineering or Procurement.
• 10 years minimum relevant experience and a proven track record of achieving success in the same field; including knowledge of CIDB Act and regulations, National Treasury procurement legislation (PFMA, PPPFA, regulations and instructions), BBBEE, section 217 of the Constitution and other national legislation governing public procurement practices.
• 5 years minimum executive or senior leadership and managerial experience.
• Experience in working with cross-functional units/teams in a large public or private enterprise.
• Experience in managing relationships with multidisciplinary internal and external stakeholders in the same field.
 
WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES
 
KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Understanding of relevant sector legislation and National Treasury regulations.
• 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 analyse and interpret financial statements for the business unit.
• Ability to perform financial reporting for the business unit.
• The capacity to improve service delivery through analysis of all trends in the sector.
• Ability to lead, motivate and influence people to achieve organisational objectives.
• Ability to provide internal and external stakeholders with professional, clear and concise business communication.
• Ability to nurture and maintain strong relations with stakeholders.
 
 
EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS
Employment reference checks are a requirement as part of SANRAL’s recruitment and selection process. For SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. As an applicant of this position, you authorize SANRAL to process all the information provided for the purpose of your application for the position as well as the verification and record keeping of such credentials.
Please note that this is a confidential document and is intended for internal use by SANRAL’s Human resources department only.
 
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL’s Employment Equity plan.
SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any position.
 
Closing date for applications: 21 April 2024
 
Please submit your CV to: response@sanral.co.za
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
REGIONAL MANAGERS (X6)
National, Eastern Region     
Permanent
 
Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
To ensure the sustainability, planning, maintenance, improvement, expansion, and operation on the National Road Network (both toll and non-toll) pro-actively to achieve its vision for the economic benefit of the South African community. To plan, lead, direct and manage the provincial team in the provision of effective, high quality and consistently applied support functions, at strategic level. To develop a culture, philosophy, and people and leadership capability, which is in keeping with the strategies and objectives of SANRAL.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Formal NQF Level 8 qualification in Engineering (Civil).
• A valid Professional registration with ECSA as a PR Eng or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years working experience in the construction sector.
• Minimum 5 years senior management experience at a level of a Head / General
Manager or above for a core business unit.
• Experience in managing multiple internal and external stakeholders.
 
ADVANTAGEOUS
• A post-graduate 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.
 
 
EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS
Employment reference checks are a requirement as part of SANRAL’s recruitment and selection process. For SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. As an applicant of this position, you authorize SANRAL to process all the information provided for the purpose of your application for the position as well as the verification and record keeping of such credentials.
Please note that this is a confidential document and is intended for internal use by SANRAL’s Human resources department only.
 
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL’s Employment Equity plan.
SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any position.
 
Closing date for applications: 21 April 2024
 
Location: Mpumalanga, North West, KwaZulu Natal, Northern Cape, Limpopo Province, Free State
 
Please submit your CV to: response@sanral.co.za
Applicants must indicate their preferred Province(s) out of the 6 provinces in their application.
 
Employment Permanent
Location Mpumalanga, North West, KwaZulu Natal, Northern Cape, Limpopo Province, Free State
Closing Date 21/04/2024
 
 
 
 

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SPECIALIST STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Eastern Region, Southern Region, Western Region Permanent     
 
Description
1 x Vacancy - Southern Region
1 x Vacancy - Eastern Region
1 x Vacancy - Western Region
 
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
To ensure appropriate and cost-effective provision / maintenance of road infrastructure by ensuring correct and appropriate hydraulic, hydrological, and structural investigation, assessment, design, and quality construction at project level. To develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to ensure required business results.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• B Eng. or B Sc. or B Tech Eng. Degree in Civil Engineering.
• MEng Structures/Hydraulics or MTech Structures/Hydraulics highly advantageous
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.
• The candidate must have at least 15 years working experience in related industry, and at least 5 years specialist experience in bridges and other structures.
• At least 5 years’ experience in projects exceeding a budget of R200 million or more.
• Extensive project management experience in the relevant industry post qualification.

 
WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:
The successful incumbent will be able to effectively demonstrate the following:

• Extensive knowledge of relevant industry standards, specifications, and relevant legislation.
• Extensive knowledge of construction materials properties and specifications
• The ability to understand road structure behavior and appropriate / cost efficient intervention strategies, solve problems / failures and assess new products / techniques.
• The ability to ensure appropriate quality assurance on project
• The candidate should exhibit sound and accurate judgment and work well under pressure.
• The candidate should have the ability to develop policy & procedure documents for relevant area of expertise, therefore written skills are also necessary.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

 
WORKING CONDITIONS / INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

• Travel as and when required.
• Attend Cluster Meetings as an when required.
• Driver’s License.
• Work is performed in a combination of office and construction site environment, as and when required.

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project identification and planning

• Participate in the identification and prioritisation of structural projects in region
• Develop high-level structural designs, including design criteria, for consideration during design feasibility studies
• Assist with the development of detailed project scope, including the requirements and work to be performed, in order to meet the project objectives
• Facilitate discussions with other authorities impacted by projects e.g. Province/Municipalities/Eskom/Transnet/DMR/DEA

 
Preparation of tender documentation

• Prepare tender documentation for the appointment of consultants, in line with project requirements and SANRAL’s procurement policies
• Support Supply Chain Management during procurement process with any queries or clarifications required
• Participate in adjudication of tenders to ensure competent consultants and contractors are appointed

 
Project and contract management

• Responsible for the overall project management and coordination of assigned projects
• Ensure effective contract management and oversight, and that activities are executed in accordance with contractual terms and conditions
• Track progress of activities against the project management plan and proactively identify and mitigate issues
• Identify and manage changes in scope timeously
• Liaise with other internal SANRAL specialists that are required to provide input during design
• Prepare monthly forecast and ensure effective cashflow management
• Monitor financial performance to ensure project remains within budget. Review scope of work and potential impact on the budget and request additional funds if necessary
• Verify payment certificates prior to approval for payment
• Review and scrutinise concept and preliminary designs for structures, and design reports prepared by consultants.
• Ensure that the latest technology, innovation and cost-effective techniques are applied during design
• Review, scrutinise and approve structural designs
• Conduct construction site visits to monitor that structural works are executed according to the approved designs and SANRAL standards and specifications
• Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders and consultants
• Obtain drawing number for structures. Ensure all required design documentation is electronically uploaded into the records management system and/or submitted for physical storage

 
Technical advisory and support 

• Provide technical input on projects involving structures across the region
• Actively participate in the relevant functional working group for Structures
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues across SANRAL
• 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
• Cultivates and maintains good working relationships with key stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.

 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT  

• Participates in the evaluation of tenders and appointment of consultants.
• Prepare relevant scope documentation for appointment of consultants.
• Prepare relevant tender documentation, in association with consultant, based on the scope of the project.
• Attends site inspections and brief contractors on services required for project.
• Participates in the adjudication of tenders and review recommendations by consultants.
• Ensure appointment of competent consultants.
• Ensure use of appropriate and correct tender documentation as per specifications.
• Ensure compliance to SANRAL’s procurement policy.

 
COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT

• Maintains good working relationships with all colleagues in all regions and areas of expertise.
• Cultivates and maintains good working relationships with key stakeholders, consultants, and contractors. 
• Ensure internal collaboration and co-operation.
• Promote aims and objectives of SANRAL.

 
 
EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS
Employment reference checks are a requirement as part of SANRAL’s recruitment and selection process. In order for SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. As an applicant of this position, you authorize SANRAL to process all the information provided for the purpose of your application for the position as well as the verification and record keeping of such credentials.
Please note that this is a confidential document and is intended for internal use by SANRAL’s Human Resources department only.
 
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EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL’s Employment Equity plan.
SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any position.
 
Closing date for applications: 18 April 2024
 
Link to apply: https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=2222&company=southafr02
 
Please note that further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
 
Employment Permanent 
Location 20 Baywest Boulevard, Hunters Retreat, Gqeberha, South Africa
Closing Date 18/04/2024

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ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
National
Fixed-term Contract (5 Years)
 
Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The incumbent will provide sighted one on one personal assistance and administrative support to a visually impaired employee. The nature of the role and its specific requirements will be aligned to the needs of the role and support required for executing deliverables. 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An administrative qualification at an NQF level 6.
• At least five (5) years of personal and administrative assistant experience to a visually impaired individual at a senior management level.
• Proficiency in using IT business applications such as MS Office Suite, SAP, etc. 
• A valid driver’s license is essential.

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Office Management:

• Attend to the Senior Legal Advisor’s specific administrative needs.
• Proactively support the Senior Legal Advisor with matters within his scope of work.
• Ensure that all matters for the Senior Legal Advisor’s attention are addressed timeously.

 
Administration:

• Manage general office admin and filling of documentation.
• Process incoming documents by prioritization and distributing accordingly.
• Manage the Senior Legal Advisor’s diary on MS Outlook Calendar, including a systematic method/approach of tracking emails.
• Manage and arrange meetings and appointments for and on behalf of the Senior Legal Advisor and ensure the relevant documentation for meetings is available in the required mode.
• Type and draft correspondences relevant to the Senior Legal Advisor’s scope of work.
• Provide general administration support to Senior Legal Advisor.
• Format documentation and reports and ensure that they are professional.
• Read, populate, and transpose information onto various MS Apps for business use.
• Assist with IT systems and connectivity.
• Manage all travel requirements of the Senior Legal Advisor.

 
Physical Aiding Services

• Support the Senior Legal Advisor during meetings including enabling introductions, social networking, and note-taking.
• Support the Senior Legal Advisor to use workplace facilities including meal and drinks preparation, and access to lifts and restrooms.
• Support the Senior Legal Advisor in using workplace tools such as enabling IT equipment and arranging special equipment where necessary.
• Carry equipment and bags on behalf of the Senior Legal Advisor
• Accompany the Senior Legal Advisor to physical meetings by hand.
• Assist with item recognition/sorting.
• Travel with the Senior Legal Advisor for business meetings/engagements using public transport or other means of transportation.

 
 
EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS
Employment reference checks are a requirement as part of SANRAL’s recruitment and selection process. In order for SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. As an applicant of this position, you authorize SANRAL to process all the information provided for the purpose of your application for the position as well as the verification and record keeping of such credentials.
Please note that this is a confidential document and is intended for internal use by SANRAL’s Human resources department only.
 
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

• Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL’s Employment Equity plan.
• SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any position.

 
Closing date: 14 April 2024
 
Link to apply:  https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=2365&company=southafr02
 
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
 
Employment Fixed-term Contract (5 Years)
Location SANRAL Head Office, Kuisis Street, Val-De-Grace, Pretoria, South Africa
Closing Date 14/04/2024