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Housing Development Agency

Chief Engineer: Region A (Western Cape)

Western Cape

Location

Fixed-Term-Contract

3 Years

HDACE001

Reference

R1 015 600 - R1 320 300

Salary

Responsibilities

Project Planning and Design

  • Carry out technical and feasibility studies and draw up blueprints that satisfy technical specifications of projects
  • Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan
  • Develop and design systems and structures, in line with built environment standards, using design software and drawing
  • Conduct on site investigations and analyse data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and other)
  • Assess potential risks, materials and costs
  • Provide advice and resolve creatively any emerging problems/deficiencies
  • Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labour to determine project
  • Manage the planning and implementation of Human Settlement Development projects undertaken by the Provincial Department of Human Settlements which includes the following:
    • Plan and develop new housing and infrastructure projects to be implemented by the Provincial Department of Human Settlements.
    • Oversee construction and on-going monitoring and evaluation of projects planned and implemented by the Provincial Department of Human Settlements.

 

Project Development and Management

  •  Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or other construction development standards.
  • Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to the technical team.
  • Monitor progress and compile reports in project status
  • Resolve design and development problems
  • Assess the sustainability and environmental impact of projects
  • Ensure projects run smoothly and structures are completed within budget and on time
  • Hand / oversee the handing over process of the completed structures and services for use
  • Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety.
  • Direct construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site.
  • Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
  • Prepare or present public reports, such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, and property and right-of-way descriptions.
  • Management of complex infrastructure development and construction projects from inception to full life circle
  • Interpret test soil results of materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
  • Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel.

 

Compliance Management

  • Ensure that service providers comply with stated service level agreements and contractual obligations
  • Provide timely feedback to Provincial Department of Human Settlements management regarding any contractual transgressions that may occur during projects implementation.
  • Ensure implementation of projects are within established policies, systems, procedures, processes and practices.
  • Provide advice and assistance to others in order to ensure their compliance with policy, governance procedures, as well as industry standards.
  • Identify areas of non-compliance and implement corrective action.

Requirements

  • Degree or BTech in Engineering
  • Professional registration is a requirement
  • Must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.)/Professional Technologist (B-Tech).
  • Minimum of 10 years relevant engineering experience
  • Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure or capital projects
  • Knowledge of public sector regulatory frameworks (PFMA, MFMA as applicable)
  • Knowledge of contract management (NEC/ GCC/ FIDIC/ JBCC) and procurement frameworks
  • At least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role

 

When submitting your application for a position, please adhere to the following:

  1. CVs received after the closing date will NOT be considered.
  2. The Job Title and Reference number for the relevant position must appear in the subject line of your application.
  3. The CV must be in PDF format.
  4. Copies of all qualifications must be provided.
  5. Copies of identity document must be provided.
  6. Two contactable references must be provided.

Kindly take note if you have not been contacted within twenty-one (21) working days of the closing date; please consider your application unsuccessful. Should you not comply with the above requirements your application will NOT be considered.

Conditions of service:

  • The HDA is an equal opportunity employer
  • Appointments will be made in accordance with the HDA Employment Equity policy and priority given to people living with disabilities and females
  • South African citizens from ethnic groups listed as Africans, White, Indian and Coloured populations are all encouraged to apply for job opportunities in the HDA . The HDA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

We thank all applicants for their interest.
Communication will be conducted with short-listed applicants only.
The HDA operates in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 3 of 2013 (“POPI Act”), and by submitting your personal information to the HDA (by way of application and/or providing any other documentation as may be required during the recruitment process), you agree that the HDA may utilise and process your personal information in accordance with the POPI Act.

Closing Date

30/04/2026

Application Email

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV together with supporting documents, clearly indicating the position applied for, to:
hdarecruitregwc@thehda.co.za