The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited is recruiting 9 Provincial RRM Contract Engineers to oversee Routine Road Maintenance (RRM) projects across South Africa.
These positions are ideal for experienced civil engineering professionals with strong expertise in road infrastructure, contract management, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
ABOUT SANRAL
South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited is responsible for the planning, development, maintenance, and management of South Africa’s national road network.
The organisation plays a critical role in:
- Maintaining national transport infrastructure
- Improving road safety
- Supporting economic development
- Delivering sustainable road maintenance programmes
- Promoting engineering excellence and innovation
POSITION DETAILS
- Job Title: Provincial RRM Contract Engineer (X9 Posts)
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Company: South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited
- Locations:
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Gauteng
- Eastern Cape
- Western Cape
- Free State
- Limpopo
- Mpumalanga
- North West
- Northern Cape
ABOUT THE ROLE
The successful candidates will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all Routine Road Maintenance projects within their assigned province.
Key focus areas include:
- Road maintenance project planning
- Contract management and administration
- Budget and resource management
- Procurement oversight
- Stakeholder and community engagement
- Risk and audit management
- Contractor and consultant performance monitoring
- Project reporting and compliance
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have:
- BSc, BEng, or BTech in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 7)
- Professional registration with ECSA as:
- Professional Engineer (Pr Eng), or
- Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng)
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in Civil Engineering (Roads)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Routine Road Maintenance Contract Management
- Minimum 3 years’ management experience
- Experience managing multidisciplinary stakeholder relationships
ADVANTAGEOUS QUALIFICATIONS
The following will be beneficial:
- MEng or MSc in Civil or Transportation Engineering
- FIDIC Training Certification
- PMI Certification or equivalent Project Management qualification
- SACPCMP Professional Manager registration
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Planning
- Plan and schedule provincial RRM projects
- Manage maintenance budgets and funding
- Allocate projects to Contract Engineers
- Ensure adequate project resources are available
Procurement Management
- Review and approve tender documentation
- Ensure procurement compliance
- Support appointment of consultants and contractors
- Review and manage project contracts
Project Oversight
- Monitor project progress and performance
- Track project finances and cash flow
- Manage risks, disputes, and claims
- Conduct site inspections
- Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety standards
Stakeholder Management
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders
- Support community engagement activities
- Participate in stakeholder meetings
- Respond to project-related media enquiries
Technical Support
- Provide engineering and maintenance advice
- Support innovation and best practice implementation
- Assist with standards and specification development
- Share technical knowledge across teams
Audit and Risk Management
- Ensure proper project record keeping
- Monitor audit and risk responses
- Ensure compliance with SANRAL procedures
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong road engineering expertise
- Advanced contract management skills
- Knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions
- Understanding of road maintenance operations
- Financial and budget management ability
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Analytical and decision-making skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects
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CLOSING DATE
15 June 2026
Appointments will be made in line with SANRAL’s Employment Equity Plan. SANRAL reserves the right not to fill the positions.