SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (SANRAL) VACANCIES

Published on: October 18, 2026

SANRAL VACANCIES

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (SANRAL)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ENGINEER

Gauteng

Permanent

Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

To direct, co-ordinate and oversee all Community Development Projects and related aspects that impact the National Construction Portfolio in the 9 provinces, according to the SANRAL Act and internal policies and requirements.

GM: Construction & Community Enablement

Community Development Programme Engineer

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc. / B.Eng. / B.Tech. degree in Civil Engineering at an NQF Level 7.

• A minimum 10 years’ experience as a Civil Engineer (Roads)

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Construction Contracts Management.

• Minimum 3 years managerial experience.

• Experience in managing relationships with multidisciplinary stakeholders.

• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer / Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

• Must be registered as a Professional Manager with the SACPCMP

Added advantage:

• M.Eng / MSc / MTech in Engineering (Civil / Transportation) will be advantageous.

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

KNOWLEDGE:

• Extensive knowledge of relevant industry standards and specifications, as well as the FIDIC Suite of General Conditions of Contract and relevant legislation.

• The ability to demonstrate attention to detail and sound engineering and project management judgement and work well under pressure.

• Extensive knowledge of civil design and Construction practices related to road works, as well as the road network maintenance and operations activities.

• Extensive knowledge of relevant industry standards, specifications and legislation.

• Ability to manage and oversee the successful management of critical strategic internal, public and media stakeholders.

• Ability to evaluate available options and select an appropriate course of action to achieve a specific objective or solve a problem.

• Ability to examine information and facts in detail to gain a comprehensive understanding.

• Sound ability to manage contracts made with third party vendors, contractors or consultants and the ability to negotiate, support and manage the effectiveness of those contracts.

• Manage teams of people for simple and complex co-located processes and train, develop and coach team, assisting with activities as needed.

• Accountable for setting and management of budget allocation for area of control.

• Ability to evaluate available options and select an appropriate course of action to achieve a specific objective or solve a problem.

• Ability to objectively analyse and evaluate issues and factual evidence in order to form judgements.

• Extensive experience in the planning, design, and Construction of road infrastructure projects.

SKILLS: Competency - Description

Contract Management

FIDIC Contract Suite

Communication skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task

Time management skills

Excellent time management and organisational skills

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Planning of Community Development Projects

• Liaise with Provincial Construction Manager to advise on the CD Projects pipeline, scope identification, planning, design and implementation.

• Prepare and manage overall budget for CD Projects and ensure funding is available.

• Determine resources (i.e. Project Managers) required to execute planned CD projects and if adequate capacity is available.

• Assign CD projects and associated budget to Provincial Construction Manager to execute.

Technical specialist support

• Provide input during the design and construction phases of CD projects with regards to the sustainability, socio-economic impacts on communities.

• Provide oversight on the training of all Targeted Enterprises on all CD projects.

• Actively participate in the relevant functional working group for Construction and CD projects.

• Share industry knowledge and experience with colleagues.

• Provide feedback on the performance of the ITIS SMMEs reporting.

• 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.

National Community Development Project oversight

• Proactively monitor the progress of all community development projects nationally, financial performance and cashflows, issues and risks, transformation targets and any other project or contract related matters

• Prepare regular management and operational reports CD projects including issues, finances and/or performance of contracts.

• Review all CD Projects related information captured in ITIS Provincially

• Conduct regular status meetings with CD Contract Engineers to discuss the progress of CD 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 stakeholders.

• Provide advice on all contractual matters related to CD contracts.

• Guide and support CD Contract engineers with project management and community engagement related activities when required

• Conduct ad-hoc site visits to monitor that CD works are executed consistently across the country 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) in CD projects from national level

• Participate and Monitor engagement and ongoing communication with local communities.

• Ensure all required documentation is electronically uploaded into the records management system and ITIS and/or submitted for physical storage.

• Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Monitor the performance of CD Contract Engineers and provide feedback to enable professional growth

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, Construction managers and Project managers in engagement meetings as and when required.

• Respond to media queries relating to CD projects.

• Ensure internal collaboration and co-operation.

• Promote aims and objectives of SANRAL

Audit and Risk Management

• Ensure that all CD 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 CD project contracts

EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS

Employment reference checks are a requirement of SANRAL and forms part of the recruitment and selection process for all applicants on the shortlist for positions within SANRAL. In order for SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. By applying for the position, you give consent to SANRAL to process all the documentation received from you, to validate your employability.

Please note that this is a confidential document and is intended for internal use by SANRAL’s Human resources cluster only.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL’s Employment Equity plan.

Closing date for applications: 26 October 2016

Link to apply for this position:

https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3031&company=southafr02

SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Employment Permanent

Location Head office: 48 Tambotie Ave, Val De Grace, Pretoria

Closing Date 26/10/2026

SPECIALIST CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER