Engineer Production Grade A (Civil) Building Maintenance Mpumalanga

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-

The Senior Civil Engineer (Building Maintenance) role involves providing expert engineering support for the maintenance and upkeep of government buildings and facilities. Key responsibilities include developing and monitoring maintenance plans, coordinating procurement and performance management of maintenance contracts, overseeing maintenance activities, and managing maintenance backlogs. The ideal candidate must have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of managing complex maintenance projects, with a minimum of three years post-qualification engineering experience and registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa.

**Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer (Building Maintenance)**

**Company: Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport**

**About the Role:**

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Civil Engineer to join our team and provide expert engineering support for the maintenance and upkeep of government buildings and facilities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of managing complex maintenance projects.

**Requirements:**

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A valid Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Bachelor of Science (BSc), or Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution * Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) * A minimum of three (03) years post-qualification engineering experience * A valid driver's license and proficiency in computer applications * Relevant work experience as an Engineer, with at least two (02) years being post-registration

**Key Skills and Competencies:**

The successful candidate will possess

• A sound understanding of the planning, implementation, and management of building maintenance and refurbishment projects in the public sector * Familiarity with relevant legislation, policies, and regulations, including the PFMA, GIAMA, CIDB Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and National Building Regulations * Experience in contract documentation, procurement processes, and administration (JBCC, GCC, or similar) * Understanding of building condition assessments, life cycle costing, and facilities maintenance management systems * Good knowledge of engineering and maintenance planning software (e.g., Civil Designer, Prokon, AutoCAD) * Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project tracking tools * Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, planning, and organisational skills * Ability to manage contractors and service providers on site and coordinate multiple maintenance teams

**Responsibilities:**

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Providing professional engineering support for the delivery of planned, routine, and emergency maintenance of government buildings and facilities * Supporting the development, implementation, and review of the Comprehensive Asset Management Plan (CAMP) and maintenance strategies aligned to GIAMA and departmental priorities * Developing and monitoring annual maintenance plans and budgets, including day-to-day, preventative, and emergency maintenance * Coordinating the procurement and performance management of framework contracts for general maintenance and specialist services in collaboration with Supply Chain Management * Overseeing maintenance activities across district offices, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and quality assurance protocols * Managing and reporting on maintenance backlogs, call centre requests, and resolution of infrastructure faults logged by users * Conducting technical evaluations, building condition assessments, and implementing corrective actions where required * Preparing technical and performance reports, assisting in budgeting processes, and contributing to infrastructure reporting to oversight bodies.