Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury Chief Engineer: Infrastructure Coordination Vacancy 2026 | Salary: R1,317,108 - R1,504,797 per annum

Opportunity Overview

The Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury is seeking a Chief Engineer for Infrastructure Coordination. This position is based at the Head Office in Mbombela and offers an opportunity to contribute to infrastructure development and oversight within the province.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the Provincial Treasury is committed to promoting representation across race, gender, and disability. Suitably qualified women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply for this role.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this position (Reference No: MPT/IC/01/2026), applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum three (03) years Bachelor's Degree / BTech / B.Eng / BSc Engineering in Civil Engineering (NQF Level 07).
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Technologist.
• Proven minimum six (06) years of Civil Engineering experience in Roads, Building Construction, Supervision, and Maintenance.
• A valid driver's license.
• Excellent technical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Innovative problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently at strategic, production, and execution levels.
• Applied knowledge of all relevant built environment legislative/regulatory requirements of national and international standards (CIDB/ISO/SANS).
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Supporting and monitoring the province’s infrastructure Departments and Municipalities.
• Reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing infrastructure reports and details against industry best-practice norms.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through the provincial e-recruitment portal.

Application Steps:

• Visit the e-recruitment portal at: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za/
• Register or create a profile on the portal.
• Upload all mandatory documents as required by the system.
• Apply for the specific opportunity using the reference number MPT/IC/01/2026.

Important Notes:

• Only applications submitted via the e-recruitment system will be accepted. No facsimile, post, or hand-delivered applications will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, a valid driver's licence, and ID on the day of the interview.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Closing Date: 31 July 2026